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Braised Lamb with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pomegranate Glaze

Name: Braised Lamb with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pomegranate Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lamb shoulder or shanks; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups gluten-free beef or lamb broth; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and pepper, to taste; ½ cup pomegranate seeds; Fresh mint or parsley, thinly sliced

Category:

Main Course

Difficulty: Medium

Serves:

4 people

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours 30 Minutes

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June 24, 2025 by Chef Molly

Succulent, tender braised lamb served alongside sweet roasted sweet potatoes, drizzled with a rich, aromatic sauce, and finished with vibrant pomegranate seeds for a refreshing, tangy contrast.

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What You’ll Need:

Braised Lamb

2 lbs lamb shoulder or shanks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups gluten-free beef or lamb broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish

½ cup pomegranate seeds
Fresh mint or parsley, thinly sliced

Prepration for:Braised Lamb with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pomegranate Glaze

Step 1/5

Preheat oven to °F (°C).

Step 2/5

Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof pot or Dutch oven. Brown lamb on all sides, then remove and set aside.

Step 3/5

Add onions and garlic to the pot, cooking until softened. Return lamb to the pot, add broth, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cover and braise in the oven for about hours, until lamb is tender and falling apart.

Step 4/5

While lamb cooks, place sweet potato wedges on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast in oven at °F (°C) for minutes or until golden and crispy.

Step 5/5

Plate braised lamb with roasted sweet potatoes, drizzle generously with cooking juices, garnish with pomegranate seeds, and fresh mint or parsley.

Chef's Tips & Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate lamb overnight with garlic, herbs, and spices.

Pomegranate seeds can be substituted with dried cranberries for a different sweet-tart flavor.

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to °F (°C).

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof pot or Dutch oven. Brown lamb on all sides, then remove and set aside.

Step 3

Add onions and garlic to the pot, cooking until softened. Return lamb to the pot, add broth, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cover and braise in the oven for about hours, until lamb is tender and falling apart.

Step 4

While lamb cooks, place sweet potato wedges on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast in oven at °F (°C) for minutes or until golden and crispy.

Step 5

Plate braised lamb with roasted sweet potatoes, drizzle generously with cooking juices, garnish with pomegranate seeds, and fresh mint or parsley.

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Braised Lamb with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pomegranate Glaze

What You’ll Need:

Braised Lamb

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Garnish

Prepration for:Braised Lamb with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pomegranate Glaze

Preheat oven to °F (°C).

Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof pot or Dutch oven. Brown lamb on all sides, then remove and set aside.

Add onions and garlic to the pot, cooking until softened. Return lamb to the pot, add broth, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cover and braise in the oven for about hours, until lamb is tender and falling apart.

While lamb cooks, place sweet potato wedges on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast in oven at °F (°C) for minutes or until golden and crispy.

Plate braised lamb with roasted sweet potatoes, drizzle generously with cooking juices, garnish with pomegranate seeds, and fresh mint or parsley.

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Caramelized Roasted Carrots & Onions

Preheat oven to °F (°C).

Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof pot or Dutch oven. Brown lamb on all sides, then remove and set aside.

Add onions and garlic to the pot, cooking until softened. Return lamb to the pot, add broth, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cover and braise in the oven for about hours, until lamb is tender and falling apart.

While lamb cooks, place sweet potato wedges on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast in oven at °F (°C) for minutes or until golden and crispy.

Plate braised lamb with roasted sweet potatoes, drizzle generously with cooking juices, garnish with pomegranate seeds, and fresh mint or parsley.

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