Easy Pepper Lamb Stew Recipe (video)

Nothing beats a pot of warming, cozy stew on a chilly evening! My easy pepper lamb stew is the perfect comfort dish! It’s made with tender pieces of slow-cooked lamb meat, sweet red bell peppers, hearty potatoes, crushed tomatoes, and a few serrano chilis for perfect amount of warming spiciness! Every spoonful is rich with aromatic spices like coriander, cumin, and paprika. This cozy dish is a family favorite!

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Ingredients for Pepper Lamb Stew

Here are my tips for the main ingredients you’ll need to make this hearty pepper lamb stew. Find the full list of ingredients in the printable recipe card below.

• Lamb Meat – boneless leg of lamb is the ideal cut for this recipe. Just cube the meat into larger chunks. You can also prepare this recipe using lamb loin chops. This recipe will work great with beef, too if you’re not a fan of lamb.
• Bell Pepper – sweet red bell peppers add incredible flavor to this dish. You can also use yellow or orange peppers.
• Serrano Chilis – just a few of these chilis transforms this stew recipe and adds just the right amount of warming spiciness.
• Sweet Onion & Garlic – regular onions will also work great. I love having tons of garlic in this stew!
• Potatoes – Yukon Gold are my preferred potatoes for this stew. You can also use baby potatoes.
• Beef Broth – a good quality beef broth will add incredible flavor to this stew! Beef bone broth is my preferred type.
• Cornstarch – you can also use rice starch to help thicken the stew.

Preparing the Lamb Meat

The star ingredient in this stew recipe is the tender, slow-cooked lamb meat. I recommend using boneless leg of lamb cubed into large chunks. You can also use lamb loin chops.

1. Start by portioning and cubing the boneless leg of lamb into 1 ½-inch pieces.
2. Preheat a large pot over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of avocado oil.
3. Brown the lamb meat in batches to avoid over-crowding; I usually do two batches. Season the lamb meat generously with sea salt as it’s browning.
4. Remove the browned lamb meat from the pot into a bowl and set aside for later.  

How to Make Pepper Lamb Stew

Once you have the lamb meat browned, it’s time to bring the remaining ingredients together! I love how quick and easy this lamb stew is to make!

1. Into the same pot, add a few tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the chopped onion and chopped red bell pepper. Sauté the peppers and onion for 8 to 12 minutes, until tender.
2. Next, add the garlic, sliced chilis, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and all the spices – coriander, cumin, paprika, dried onion, and dried garlic. Stir everything together and cook for a few minutes.
3. Pour in the canned, crushed tomatoes and return the lamb meat back into the pot. Add the beef broth next and stir everything together.
4. Bring the stew up to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the stew with a lid, and simmer for 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally. If too much of the liquids evaporate, add more beef broth.

Adding the Potatoes to Lamb Stew

After simmering for 1 ½ hours, this pepper lamb stew will fill your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas! It’s important to add the potatoes later in the recipe so they don’t over-cook.

1. Once the lamb meat is tender, it’s time to add the potatoes. Peel and cube the potatoes into large chunks.
2. Drop the potatoes over the top of the stew, submerging it into the stew with the back of a spoon or spatula.
3. Cover the stew and continue to simmer over low heat for approximately 30 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender.

Finishing the Pepper Lamb Stew

1. Once the potatoes are cooked, add the cornstarch slurry to help thicken the stew. Combine the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of water in a small bowl, then pour into the stew.
2. Stir in the slurry, then cook for a few minutes. Remove the stew from heat and garnish with a few tablespoons of fresh parsley or cilantro.

Serving Suggestions for Lamb Stew

Enjoy this pepper lamb stew with an extra garnish of parsley or cilantro over each bowl. Serve with toasted, buttered bread on the side for dipping into the gravy.

Slow-Cooker Instructions for Lamb Stew

Want to prepare this stew in a slow cooker? It’s a great way to save time, so you can step away from the kitchen and still have a delicious dinner!

1. Follow the recipe as written – browning the lamb meat and sauteing the onions and peppers and adding the garlic and spices.
2. Transfer the browned lamb and onion and pepper mixture into the slow cooker. Add the crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Cover and set the cooking temperature to ‘High’.
3. Slow cook for about 6 hours, until the lamb is tender. Add the potatoes, cover and continue to cook for an additional 1 to 1 ½ hours, until the potatoes are tender.
4. Add the cornstarch slurry at the end, garnish with fresh herbs, and enjoy!

More Recipes to Try!

Enjoyed this hearty and warming stew recipe? Check out some of my other recipes you’re sure to enjoy!

• The Best Beef Stew – a delicious classic that never gets old! It has been the top recipe on my website for years!
• Creamy Chicken Stew – creamy, smoky, and hearty chicken stew with bacon and mushrooms!
• Stewed Chicken & Potatoes – an Eastern European chicken stew with juicy, bone-in chicken baked in a hearty gravy with potatoes. Incredibly delicious!
• Creamy Mushroom Stew – made with a variety of delicious mushrooms cooked in a creamy, smoky gravy!

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