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Hoover Ridge Park, Madison, VA

Creamy Lamb and Mushroom Stew

Serves 4 People

This recipe is traditionally made using cubed left-over lamb, but this variation works equally well using ground lamb

Ingredients

 

1 Lb. of Ground Lamb

3 Cups Button Mushrooms

2 Medium Onions peeled and diced

¼ Cup all-purpose flour

2 ½ Cups Whole Milk

¼ Tsp Ground White Pepper

1/8 Tsp Ground Nutmeg

2 Bay Leaves

½ Cup White Wine

3 Tbsp Fresh Chopped Parsley

¼ Tsp Paprika

4 Tsp of  Extra Virgin Olive Oil

salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. In a large stew pot, heat 2 Tsp of Olive Oil over medium heat and sauté the Ground Lamb, until cooked through.
  2. Remove Lamb from pot and set aside.
  3. Wipe pot and return to heat with the remaining 2 tsp of Olive Oil.
  4. Add Onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the Flour.
  6. Return to heat and slowly stir in the milk, pepper, nutmeg, and bay leaves.
  7. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  8. Add the Ground Lamb and Button Mushrooms and simmer for 30 minutes more.
  9. Stir in the White Wine, Parsley, and Paprika and simmer for 5 minutes more.
  10. Serve over Mashed Potatoes or Noodles.