World Flavors Cookbook

Mesopotamian Lamb Stew with Beets

Name: Mesopotamian Lamb Stew with Beets
Cook time: 90 min
Cuisine: Ancient World
Ingredients: lamb diced, sheep fat, salt, beer, water, onion chopped, arugula chopped, leeks or ramps, coriander chopped, cumin, beets diced

One of the oldest recorded recipes in human history, featuring lamb slow-cooked with beets, herbs, and beer.

Cuisine: Ancient World

Ingredients

lamb diced, sheep fat, salt, beer, water, onion chopped, arugula chopped, leeks or ramps, coriander chopped, cumin, beets diced

Instructions

Heat fat in a heavy pot. Brown the lamb pieces. Add salt, beer, and water to cover. Stir in onion, arugula, leeks, coriander, and cumin. Simmer over low heat until the meat is tender. Add the diced beets towards the end and cook until soft and the sauce has a rich red color.