Instant Pot Lamb Stew with Chickpeas

Are you ready to take your taste buds on a wild ride with this Instant Pot Lamb Stew with Chickpeas recipe? Get ready for a flavor explosion that will have you coming back for seconds (and maybe even thirds)! Let's dive into the delicious details of this mouthwatering dish.

What You'll Need:

First things first, gather your ingredients. You'll need some lamb (obviously), chickpeas, onions, garlic, carrots, tomatoes, and a whole bunch of herbs and spices. Don't forget to bring your appetite, because this stew is going to be off the charts!

  • Time to Cook: 60 minutes
  • Serving: 4
  • Difficulty Level: 3 out of 4
Instant Pot Lamb Stew with Chickpeas

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5–1.75 lbs lamb stew meat
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4–6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1–2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1¼ cups chicken stock or broth
  • 1 can chickpeas (drained) or Boiled
  • ¼ cup raisins or chopped dried apricots
  • Cooked basmati rice
  • Fresh parsley or coriander for garnish

Steps for Making

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  1. Step 1: Set the Instant Pot to sauté. Add oil, then sauté onions for 3–4 mins until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add lamb, garlic, salt, and spices. Cook for another 5 mins, stirring regularly.
  3. Step 3: Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, honey, stock, chickpeas, and raisins. Combine well.
  4. Step 4: Close lid and set to pressure cook on high for 50 minutes. Let release naturally.
  5. Step 5: Stir well. If needed, set to sauté again to thicken sauce to desired consistency.
  6. Step 6: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or vinegar. Serve over rice, garnish with herbs.

Nutritional Values

  • Calories: 580 kcal
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.7 g
  • Protein: 47.2 g
  • Carbs: 51.7 g
  • Fats: 20.8 g
  • Sugars: 33.3 g

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients used. Values may vary.