Classic Armenian Gomgush Stew
Traditional Armenian gomgush is a hearty lamb stew layered with potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, carrots, onions, garlic, and green peppers. Cumin, beer, and a generous blend of basil, cilantro, parsley, thyme, and mint give it a deeply herbed, warming flavor, while cooking in a tonir adds to its traditional character; serve it as a comforting family meal on a cool day.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Armenian Gomgush Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 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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- 45
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine basil, cilantro, parsley, and thyme in a bowl. Reserve herb mixture in a bowl and refrigerate.
- 2
Place some of the remaining herb mixture in a large soup pot. Add some of the tomatoes, bell peppers, and potatoes in layers. Top with lamb; season with cumin, mint, salt, and black pepper. Layer in eggplant and carrots, then top with the remaining tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, and herb mixture. Pour in beer.
- 3
Cover the pot and cook over medium heat for about 1 hour. Add onions and garlic. Taste and season with salt if necessary; cook for 2 hours more. Garnish with the reserved herb mixture and serve hot.
- Calories 518.84 kcal High 26%
- Protein 38.02 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 61.75 g 22%
- Total Fat 12.53 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 2.85 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.25 g High --
- Cholesterol 90.66 mg High 30%
- Sodium 639.04 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 12.91 g Good Source 46%
- Total Sugars 15.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 130.14 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 7.02 mg Good Source 39%
- Potassium 2317.21 mg Good Source 49%
- Vitamin A 150.76 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 41.44 mg Good Source 46%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Classic Armenian Gomgush Stew is made with 23 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 3 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beer, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 518.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Armenian Gomgush Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Black Pepper, Carrot, Diced Carrots, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 23 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Armenian Gomgush Stew?
- About 3 hrs 45 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 518.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Armenian Gomgush Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 23 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Classic Armenian Gomgush Stew healthy?
- Classic Armenian Gomgush Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 518.84 calories and 38.02 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 639.04 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.85 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, 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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