Slow Cooker Lamb and Fig Stew

Let your slow cooker do the work in this hearty, filling lamb and fig stew with sweet potatoes.

Makes: 6 servings
Recipe Created By: American Lamb Board
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds lamb boneless leg or shoulder, trimmed and cubed
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups dry white wine
  • 1 pound red onions, trimmed and cut into narrow wedges
  • 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, pared and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon orange peel, grated
  • 1 cup dried figs, stemmed and halved
  • ¼ cup flour, mixed with ½ cup white wine
  • ½ cup parsley, minced, optional
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. In a 5 or 6-quart slow cooker, combine lamb, broth, wine, onions, yams and orange peel. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until lamb is tender.
  2. Stir in figs and flour-wine mixture; cook 45 minutes longer
  3. If desired, add minced parsley and season with salt and pepper before serving.

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