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Mediterranean Lamb Shakshuka

Our tested Stir-Fried Lamb Shakshuka: garden, generous, and balanced with roasted pepper. Serves 2 people with plenty to go around.

4.4 from 244 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook12 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Mediterranean Lamb Shakshuka
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the roasted pepper elements, and pat the lamb dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the lamb. Stir-fry over the highest heat, keeping everything moving, until just cooked and glossy.

Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and the rest of the roasted pepper flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped basil and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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