Lamb Stew with Green Beans – Brandenburg Style

The German Lamb Green Beans Stew is a local specialty from the Northern region Brandenburg which used to be former East German territory but became its own province in 1990.
This lamb dish is traditional and is served in local restaurants all over Brandenburg. It is diced lamb with onions, green beans and potatoes. Happy Cooking!

Ingredients Lamb Stew w Green Beans

(Serves 4)
1 3/4 lbs fresh lamb
2 medium sized onions
clarified butter to fry the meat
1/2 cup red wine, dry
Pepper, salt to taste
2 cups broth
– How to make Beef Broth. –
1 1/8 lb green beans
2-3 potatoes (depending on size)

Cooking Instructions Lamb Stew

– Cut lamb into small and even cubes.
– Slice onions.
– Heat clarified butter in a pan, brown gently the fresh lamb on all sides.
– Extinguish it with the red wine; add onions and spices.
– Infuse it with the broth; cover the pan and braise it for 1 hour over medium heat.
– Wash and clean beans; slice them.
– Peel and dice potatoes.
– 20 minutes before the meat has reached desired tenderness, add the sliced beans and diced potatoes to the pot. Cook them until potatoes and beans are soft for about 10-15 minutes.