Lamb Shoulder, White Bean, Hominy & Green Chile Stew

Recipe provided by Nourish with Lamb, courtesy of the American Lamb Board (Lamb Shoulder, White Bean, Hominy & Green Chile Stew | American Lamb).

Yields8 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time55 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins
 2 tbsp Olive oil
 2 lbs Lamb stew meat, shoulder, trimmed
 1 tsp Kosher salt
 0.50 tsp Pepper
 2 White onion, chopped
 2 Celery, chopped
 1 tbsp Garlic cloves, minced
 1 cup Chicken broth, reduced sodium
 8 (1 can) Roasted green chilies, diced
 12 (Jar) salsa verde
 2 Cans white beans, drained & rinsed
 1 Can, hominy or corn, drained & rinsed
 2 cups Fresh chayote (other summer varietals squash) or fresh/frozen vegetable of choice, such as green beans, spanish, etc
1

Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the lamb to the hot oil and season with salt and pepper.

2

Stir and allow the meat to brown on all sides. Add in the onion, celery, and garlic; continue to stir and cook until vegetables are softened.

3

Add broth, green chilies, salsa verde, beans and hominy or corn; bring mixture to a simmer. Continue to cook over a low simmer until meat is tender and stew is slightly thickened, about 20-30 minutes.

4

Add the fresh or frozen vegetables of your choice and continue to simmer on low until vegetables are cooked, about 5-10 minutes.

5

Serve in bowls and garnish with assorted toppings such as chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream or crema.

Ingredients

 2 tbsp Olive oil
 2 lbs Lamb stew meat, shoulder, trimmed
 1 tsp Kosher salt
 0.50 tsp Pepper
 2 White onion, chopped
 2 Celery, chopped
 1 tbsp Garlic cloves, minced
 1 cup Chicken broth, reduced sodium
 8 (1 can) Roasted green chilies, diced
 12 (Jar) salsa verde
 2 Cans white beans, drained & rinsed
 1 Can, hominy or corn, drained & rinsed
 2 cups Fresh chayote (other summer varietals squash) or fresh/frozen vegetable of choice, such as green beans, spanish, etc
Lamb Shoulder, White Bean, Hominy & Green Chile Stew