Braised Greek Lamb with Tomatoes and Green Beans
This hearty Greek lamb stew combines tender lamb with onion, garlic, red wine, tomatoes, and lamb stock, brightened by lemon and seasoned with oregano, cinnamon, and bay leaf. Fresh green beans and parsley add color and freshness to the rich tomato broth, making it a comforting stovetop meal served over rice or orzo with a tomato-cucumber salad and crusty bread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs 20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Braised Greek Lamb with Tomatoes and Green Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 69
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season the lamb with salt and pepper, add it to the pot, and cook until deeply browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Stir in the onions and garlic, and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Pour the wine into the pot and bring it to a boil while scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, lamb stock, lemon zest and juice, oregano, cinnamon, and bay leaf. Bring back to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lamb is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Stir in the green beans and cook until they are tender, about 20 additional minutes.
- 3
Remove the bay leaf and any bones from the stew. Garnish the stew with chopped fresh parsley.
- Calories 576.33 kcal High 29%
- Protein 55.7 g Good Source 111%
- Carbohydrate 28.36 g 10%
- Total Fat 27.58 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 8.51 g High 43%
- Trans Fat 0.6 g High --
- Cholesterol 155.71 mg High 52%
- Sodium 480.33 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 7.26 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 11.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 189.17 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 5.58 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 1467.08 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin A 138.69 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 44.61 mg Good Source 50%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Braised Greek Lamb with Tomatoes and Green Beans is made with 20 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 576.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Braised Greek Lamb with Tomatoes and Green Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Braised Greek Lamb with Tomatoes and Green Beans?
- About 2 hrs 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 576.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Braised Greek Lamb with Tomatoes and Green Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Braised Greek Lamb with Tomatoes and Green Beans healthy?
- Braised Greek Lamb with Tomatoes and Green Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 576.33 calories and 55.7 g of protein, or 111% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 480.33 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.51 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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