Mutton or Lamb Stew (Southwest Homestyle)

In Southwest kitchens, mutton stew carries the warmth of high-desert cooking long linked to Indigenous and ranching tables. Slow-simmered lamb with chile, potato, and carrot turns tender and hearty, often served beside fry bread or tortillas.

Serves 6 · 20 min prep · 150 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 4g fiber

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Ingredients

• 2 lb lamb or mutton stew meatMeat
• 1 onionProduce
• 1 lb total potato and carrotProduce
• 3 cloves garlicProduce
• to taste chile powder or roasted chileSpices
• 6 cups stock or waterPantry
• for serving fry bread or tortillasBakery
• to taste saltSpices

Instructions

1. 1Brown meat; add onion and garlic.
2. 2Cover with liquid; simmer until tender.
3. 3Add root vegetables and chile; cook until soft.
4. 4Serve with fry bread.