Description
This Goat Stew with Potatoes and Artichokes is a hearty Mediterranean-inspired dish, featuring tender goat meat simmered with artichokes, potatoes, and aromatic herbs, finished with a bright lemon sauce for a flavorful, comforting meal.
Ingredients
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For the Goat Stew:
- 1300 g (2.8 lbs) goat meat, bone-in (or lamb as a substitute)
- Olive oil, for cooking
- 600 g (8-10) artichoke hearts
- 550 g (1.2 lbs) potatoes, peeled and cut into 4 cm (1 1/2-inch) pieces
- 150 g (1 medium) onion, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 spring onions, minced
- 3 tablespoons fennel greens, minced (or dill with 1 1/2 tsp ground fennel)
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) fresh lemon juice
- 750 ml (3 cups) hot water or vegetable stock
For the Lemon Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fennel greens or dill, minced
- 1/3 lemon, zested
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown goat meat on all sides.
- Add onions, garlic, and spring onions. Sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Add artichokes, potatoes, fennel greens, lemon juice, and hot water or stock. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 1.5–2 hours until meat is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the lemon sauce by whisking together flour and olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden.
- Add lemon juice, fennel or dill, and lemon zest. Stir until thickened and smooth.
- Once the stew is ready, drizzle the lemon sauce over the stew and gently mix.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional fennel greens or dill if desired.
Notes
- Lamb can be used as a substitute for goat meat if preferred.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size and cut of the meat.
- Use fresh or frozen artichoke hearts depending on availability.
- Serve with crusty bread or rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg