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Lamb Thareed (Middle Eastern Stew)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Soups
A testament to nomadic ingenuity, Thareed revives dry flatbread with a rich, spiced meat broth. It's not just a stew, but a layered dish: the bread at the bottom soaks up flavors like a sponge, while the tender lamb sits on top. A communal dish representing patience and sharing.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 650 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Heavy Pot
  • Deep Serving Dish

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

Sear lamb cubes in oil until dark golden brown.

Tip: The fond (brown bits) creates the flavor base.
2 ✓

Remove meat. Sauté onion in the fat, then add garlic briefly.

Tip: Garlic burns fast due to sugar content.
3 ✓

Add spices and tomatoes, cook until tomatoes break down into a sauce.

Tip: Fat-soluble spices release more flavor this way.
4 ✓

Return meat, add veggies and broth. Simmer covered for 30-40 mins until tender.

Tip: Braised meat becomes gelatinous and soft.
5 ✓

Tear bread into the bowl. Ladle hot stew and broth over it.

Tip: The bread must be soaked but not disintegrated.
6 ✓

Garnish with cilantro and lemon juice.

Tip: Acidity cuts through the rich lamb fat.

Recipe FAQ

What bread should I use?
Originally 'Regag' bread, but thin Pita or Lavash is perfect.
Can I use other meat?
Yes, chicken is popular and cooks faster.

Ingredients

  • 14 oz Lamb Shoulder (cubed)
  • 7 oz Mixed Vegetables (Carrots, Zucchini, Potatoes)
  • 3 whole Tomatoes (peeled, chopped)
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion (minced)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 tsp Spice Mix (Cumin, Coriander, Cinnamon, Turmeric)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cups Beef or Lamb Broth
  • 2 rounds Flatbread or Pita
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 pinch Salt and Pepper
  • 1 squeeze Lemon Juice