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Main course · Peruvian

Seco de Cordero (Northern Peruvian Lamb and Coriander Stew)

80 min Serves 4 ~846 kcal/serving ~£12.80 (£3.20/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-free

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Ingredients

  • 700 g diced lamb shoulder
  • 50 g fresh coriander
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 red pepper
  • 500 ml lamb or beef stock
  • 400 g tinned butter beans, drained
  • 300 g long grain white rice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
846 kcal
Protein
43.3 g
Carbohydrate
79.4 g
of which sugars
5 g
Fat
38.4 g
of which saturates
15.8 g
Fibre
7.5 g
Salt
1.96 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Blitz the coriander and red pepper with a splash of water to a smooth paste.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large pan and brown the lamb for 7-8 minutes. Lift out.

  3. 3

    Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the coriander paste and cook for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Return the lamb to the pan with the stock, cover and simmer for 55-60 minutes, until tender.

  5. 5

    Stir in the butter beans and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the pack instructions, and serve the stew alongside.

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