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One Pot Bacon Braised Lamb Stew {Paleo Friendly}

by Lindsay Cotter · 03/05/2018

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★★★★★ 4.8 from 8 reviews
One pot Bacon Braised Lamb Stew! A paleo friendly Lamb stew full of wholesome vegetables and hearty flavor! Minimal ingredients and easy to make. Let's just say the bacon and lamb combo together do wonders. Great for family dinners, freezer friendly, and whole 30 option.
One pot Bacon Braised Lamb Stew! A paleo friendly Lamb stew full of wholesome vegetables and hearty flavor! Minimal ingredients and easy to make. Let's just say the bacon and lamb combo together do wonders. Great for family dinners, freezer friendly, and whole 30 option.

One pot Bacon Braised Lamb Stew! A paleo friendly Lamb stew full of wholesome vegetables and hearty flavor! Minimal ingredients and easy to make. Let’s just say the bacon and lamb combo together do wonders. Great for family dinners, freezer friendly, and whole 30 option.

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One pot Bacon Braised Lamb Stew! This healthy gluten free Lamb stew is PACKED full of flavor! And I promise it's easy! Let's just say the bacon and lamb combo together do wonders. As do the veggie packed nourishment. Great for family dinners, freezer friendly, and paleo friendly. Just letting you know this One pot Bacon Braised Lamb Stew recipe was originally created a few years ago. When life was SOO different.  I retested, rephotographed, updated  OUR LIFE happenings within the post. 

I think you all would agree that stew is one of the best comfort foods, right? That and soup, especially this flu buster soup. But braised lamb stew would be my cozy stew of choice. And there is a reason for this. Like A BIG CORNY COTTER reason.

You see, Lamb stew is one of my husband’s favorite dishes! He’s from New Zealand and misses eating lamb on a regular basis! So whenever I make this, it reminds him of home. Which makes me happy because he’s happy. Ya know?

But here’s where I get corny and a little personal. Yes, I’m realizing you all would like me to be more personal.

Grab yourself a bowl and let’s chat.

One pot Bacon Braised Lamb Stew

One pot Bacon Braised Lamb Stew! This healthy gluten free Lamb stew is PACKED full of flavor! And I promise it's easy! Let's just say the bacon and lamb combo together do wonders. As do the veggie packed nourishment. Great for family dinners, freezer friendly, and paleo friendly.

Right now, at this very moment, my husband is very much jet lagged. He spent the last two and a half weeks visiting family and such in New Zealand. Let’s just say he needed a break from current some job dilemmas (again). PLus we are ALWAYS exploring ways to eventually MOVE there, so off he went. It’s all up in the air right now, and of course, nothing is concrete. It won’t be for another month, but still…. there is game plan to get back to New Zealand in 4-5 years. Life in the land of KIWI fruit and all things LORD OF THE RINGS. You know I had to go there.

One pot Bacon Braised Lamb Stew

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Anyways, this past year took us for one heck of a ride. New career, new city, new state, new everything, new hardships (work, marriage, health, etc). But in all seriousness, our true identities were really shown through. We were a husband and wife team starting over. In all areas. On another (new) path. A path that was still quite unclear.

And as I mentioned in my January’s ONE THING post, life needed a REFOCUS!  A focus on health, our marriage, and purposeful living.

So here I am today with a desire to nurture that one thing with lamb stew. Why? Because it reminds my husband that home is where we are, even if we can’t be in New Zealand.

Because it nurtures our bodies and souls (enter corniness) with real food. Whole 30 and paleo friendly food! Because through the whole bacon braising and lamb stewing process is like nurturing your senses. It helps you slow down and savor all the things.  The smell of bacon tends to do that to me, you know… ponder life (end corniness).

One pot Bacon Braised Lamb Stew! This paleo friendly Lamb stew is PACKED full of vegetables and flavor! Minimal ingredients and easy to make. Let's just say the bacon and lamb combo together do wonders. Great for family dinners, freezer friendly, and whole 30 option. #stew #paleo #onepot #whole30

Darn, I should have photographed a picture of us with our nose smelling the stew. Just kidding!  But I digress. Keep looking at the stew.. ohh.. ahh, yum!

Back to my point…. while slow cooking (braising) this lamb stew, I rediscovered the wife who LOVES being a wife, and taking the time to actually BE one. Whether that be cooking a favorite meal or supporting ANY and ALL dreams and plans!

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One Pot Bacon Braised Lamb Stew {Paleo Friendly}


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4.8 from 8 reviews

  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 5
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This paleo friendly Lamb stew is PACKED full of vegetables and flavor! Minimal ingredients and easy to make. Whole30 friendly.


Ingredients

  • 4 ounces uncured bacon strips, chopped

  • 1 1/2 pounds lamb loin or boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1 1/2″ pieces (for stew meat)

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)

  • 2 Tablespoons gluten free flour

  • 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium yellow onion, chopped)

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or about 2 cloves)

  • 3 1/2 cups to 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock (gluten free)

  • Optional 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1 cup peeled chopped carrots

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 450 grams (2 pounds) golden Yukon potato (use sweet potato for paleo option)

  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (omit for paleo)

  • 1 bay leaf

  • Salt to taste

  • Pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Place the bacon strips in a large stock pot or dutch oven. Sauté the bacon over medium to medium high heat until it has browned and the fat is released. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a bowl or plate. Leave the remaining bacon fat in the pot.

  2. Season the lamb pieces with salt and pepper. Toss the lamb with 2 Tablespoons of gluten free flour.

  3. Brown the lamb in the bacon fat over medium heat,  (3-4 min per side). Then, transfer the lamb to the plate with the bacon.

  4. Sauté  the onion until it is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Optional- add a few tablespoons of the broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze.

  5. Place the bacon, lamb, remaining broth, and sugar or honey in the pot, and stir to combine. Cover the pot, and simmer the ingredients for 30 to 35 minutes.

  6. After 30 minutes, stir in the carrots, celery, thyme, potatoes, white wine, and bay leaf, making sure the potatoes are mostly submerged in broth.

  7. Bring the ingredients to a quick light boil. Then, reduce the heat to low, and let the pot simmer, covered for an additional 20- 25 minutes. When done, the potatoes and lamb will be very tender, and the internal temperature of the lamb should reach a minimum of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

  8. Remove the bay leaf, and season the stew with salt and pepper, to taste.

Notes

Add more broth or water to adjust the thickness of stew. Feel free to add more or less salt as well.

Omit sugar/sweetener for a whole 30 option.

  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 65 min
  • Category: main
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 3.5g
  • Sodium: 566.4mg
  • Fat: 11.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 17.2g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85.5mg

Keywords: braised lamb stew, gluten free, paleo, whole30

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So here you go. Bacon Braised Paleo Lamb Stew. A stew to feed a hungry man or your clan. A stew that will nourish you and keep you warm.

Here’s what you need to make this “lamb stew for the soul.”

  • Fresh veggies: Potatoes, celery, onion.
  • Herbs like bay leaf & thyme.
  • Uncured Bacon and lamb stew meat
  • Chicken broth
  • Pepper, Sea salt, and garlic.
  • Optional white wine.

That’s about it! And trust me, it’s easier to make than it looks! So go stew away and make some good memories.

One pot Bacon Braised Lamb Stew

Oh and while you’re at it, make some egg free gluten free homemade buttermilk biscuits and serve this for St. Patrick Day! It will bring you extra luck. Just sayin…

I might have gone overboard on the corniness.. but hey, we all need a big hug sometimes, right?!

What’s your go to comfort meal or stew?

Cheers,

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One pot Bacon Braised Lamb Stew! A #paleo friendly Lamb stew full of wholesome vegetables and hearty flavor! Minimal ingredients and easy to make. Let's just say the bacon and lamb combo together do wonders. Great for family dinners, freezer friendly, and #whole30 option. #onepot #stew #healthy

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Hi, y'all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus on Gluten Free eating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

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  1. elizabeth says

    03/17/2019 at 8:41 PM

    I just made this stew and it was delish! I shouldnt have added so much extra broth but I still loved it. Next time I will be more careful. I put in a turnip along with everything else and next time I think I will add another and NO potato at all.
    Thank You for the yummy st paddys day idea.

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      03/18/2019 at 11:47 AM

      Oh what a great idea! Love the turnip addition

      Reply
  2. Jennifer Blake says

    09/10/2018 at 3:56 PM

    Mmmm, I can just feel the warmth in my belly! Perfect comfort food without the guilt.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Carolyn says

    09/10/2018 at 12:15 PM

    You had me at bacon. And lamb. Two of my favourites!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    09/07/2018 at 9:09 PM

    This looks SO good!!! I can’t wait to make it this fall!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Liz says

    09/07/2018 at 1:45 PM

    My husband loves both lamb and bacon! With this cool, rainy weather, it’s the perfect time to whip up a batch!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. cool math run 3 says

    06/20/2018 at 9:42 PM

    The knowledge you share really changes me in life, I sincerely thank you for the things you have done, sure your blog will help more people.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. Meredith says

    03/22/2018 at 7:08 PM

    Hi! I stumbled upon this recipe while looking for gluten free lamb stew (when my first search revealed flour is typically used in this recipe). I relied on your recipe and it was great!! A couple notes: 2 ounces of bacon definitely did not provide 1/4 cup of grease. I used what I had though. Also, it took the onions wayyyyy linger than 5 mins to turn golden considering how much lamb was in the pot – it was probably took about 15 mins. Lastly, guidance on flame/heat level would have been super helpful. Hope this feedback is received well… just meaning to help! 🙂

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      03/22/2018 at 7:19 PM

      Oh Meredith, thank you! I recently switched recipe cards and some of my updated steps did not transfer so I switched back. This was one recipe I forgot to switch back. I will for sure go do that now and update with your notes. .

      Reply
  8. Gaby Dalkin says

    03/07/2018 at 7:18 PM

    What a cozy Whole 30 dish! I need to try this ASAP

    Reply
  9. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    03/04/2018 at 10:19 AM

    How exciting moving to New Zealand! Keep us posted!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      03/04/2018 at 10:53 AM

      Well hopefully ? but we probably have 4 more years and another move before that haha oye!

      Reply
  10. Kaleigh says

    12/09/2016 at 4:13 PM

    Excited for dinner tonight! Thank you for sharing, Lindsay! And best of luck on your moving adventure.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      12/10/2016 at 9:17 AM

      Wonderful! Let me know what you think!

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        12/11/2016 at 2:01 PM

        Oh, man. So good! Top score.

        Reply
        • Cotter Crunch says

          12/11/2016 at 7:16 PM

          awesome!

          Reply
  11. Jen @ chase the red grape says

    01/18/2016 at 1:42 AM

    Wait, I thought you created lamb recipes just for me?! 😉
    Well you know how I feel about this side of the world… And I also know how hard it is to move to the other side of the world… But how wonderful and fantastic it can be too. It was EXACTLY what david and I needed, both individually and together. Whatever you decide I hope to brings all the happiness you deserve 🙂

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/18/2016 at 7:50 AM

      but i did make it for you! for when i come visit! right? xxoo

      Reply
      • Jen @ chase the red grape says

        01/18/2016 at 10:05 PM

        Totally! You will always be welcome in Perth! 🙂

        Reply
  12. Natalie says

    01/16/2016 at 10:56 PM

    I am so excited for all the wonderful things that are going to come your way!! Can’t wait to hear more!
    This stew looks absolutely delicious!! I have to try it! 🙂
    So, I am sending you an e-mail right now – we have a mutual friend in common!!! Talk about small world!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/17/2016 at 8:18 PM

      yes! love that we know the same people. great people!

      Reply
  13. Jolene says

    01/16/2016 at 2:53 PM

    Friend! I love this post – the recipe MUST make, I adore lamb, and soup, and all of this. but most of all, I love the peek into your life and what you two are up to right now and I love the exploring, I love that you two are connecting and moving forward, together. and I love that you’ve rediscovered you. Love you, always in my prayers! XO

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/16/2016 at 8:00 PM

      I adore you! Can we catch up soon???

      Reply
  14. Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says

    01/16/2016 at 10:00 AM

    I love lamb, thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  15. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    01/16/2016 at 6:38 AM

    Okay, I know nothing is set in stone or anything, but HOW EXCITING! I am happy for you and what may be ahead. Go for it! BTW, love this stew.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/16/2016 at 9:42 AM

      thank you so much friend! I adore you and your support. <3 always here for you too

      Reply
  16. Jody - Fit at 58 says

    01/15/2016 at 7:37 PM

    Ummmmmmmm, cookies for comfort! 😉

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/15/2016 at 8:11 PM

      always!

      Reply
  17. Jess @hellotofit says

    01/15/2016 at 7:37 PM

    Wait…you said “ground lamb”? It doesn’t look ground! Was it from coating it in the flour? So yummy-looking, indeed 🙂
    HOW EXCITING if you were to move to New Zealand!! I’ve never been…

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/15/2016 at 8:00 PM

      OH good eye! thanks, i need to correct that. You can use ground lamb or lamb loin chopped. <3

      Reply
  18. Vicki Bensinger says

    01/15/2016 at 5:47 PM

    This sounds wonderful! I love lamb but no one else in my family does. It’s possible though that they wouldn’t recognize it in the stew, especially with the added flavor of bacon. I may have to sneak this one in. Nice recipe!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/15/2016 at 9:44 PM

      Oh let me know if you do vicki!

      Reply
  19. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    01/15/2016 at 3:21 PM

    Bacon is all sorts of powerful isn’t it?!
    This stew is comfort central in a bowl b ut GAH – y’all are moving??? Happy and sad at the same time as I haven’t had a chance to say Hi to your face…hopefully I will before y’all go! And you are gonna have to have a Healthy Bites supplier here in the US – because I might need my fix!
    xx

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/15/2016 at 3:25 PM

      Haha we don’t know if we are moving. So there’s time!!! Xxoo

      Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/17/2016 at 8:18 PM

      we are for certain yet, but if we do, please come visit!!

      Reply
  20. Nicole @ Fitful FOcus says

    01/15/2016 at 12:51 PM

    2 things.
    1) I am drooling over this recipe!
    2) If you move to Kiwi country, I’m coming to visit!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/15/2016 at 2:04 PM

      Yes! COME!!!

      Reply
  21. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    01/15/2016 at 10:33 AM

    New Zealand?! You have to read the article I just posted on FB – top countries to move to if Trump get elected. We may be right behind you. LOL!

    I love lamb. Vegas refuses to eat it. Says it’s too gamey. So now I only have it when we go out… or when we move to NZ. 😉

    OH. And because I apparently can’t reply to blog comments in a timely manner… I didn’t even think to ask you about PRP. Fail. I hope it works for me too!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/15/2016 at 9:57 PM

      But with the bacon…. it’s not as gamey. Just sayin

      Reply
  22. Dietitian Jess says

    01/15/2016 at 9:42 AM

    I’ve never cooked lamb and probably only eaten it a few times but this looks luscious, plus hubs loves all the meats, especially bacon. PS I’m going to be in your neck of the woods next Saturday- I need to email you for some recs!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/15/2016 at 9:53 PM

      oh yay! email me!

      Reply
  23. She rocks fitness says

    01/15/2016 at 9:09 AM

    I think you already know the answer to this…I am actually going to make it tonight…Mom’s Meatballs and Spaghetti! XOXO

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/15/2016 at 9:39 AM

      yes! MEAT!!! haha

      Reply
  24. jen says

    01/15/2016 at 8:44 AM

    I mean anything with bacon is so good and if you’re making it, I know it’s going to be outstanding! This soup looks amazing! I looking out my office window and it’s cold and cloudy and I think i need this soup right now!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/17/2016 at 8:17 PM

      totally a warming soup! i think the husband would like this. Right?

      Reply
  25. Jessica c says

    01/15/2016 at 7:31 AM

    This looks delicious! I love soups as comfort foods too! And I’m excited for y’all at what’s to come!! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  26. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    01/15/2016 at 7:24 AM

    Ohhh girlllllll this looks so good! I’m excited to hear what adventures 2016 has in store for you and Kiwi. Sounds like whatever it is, it’ll be better than 2015 😀 Happy Friday!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/15/2016 at 9:49 PM

      Thank you food twin!

      Reply
  27. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    01/15/2016 at 7:11 AM

    You are coming to Chicago (or I am coming to Austin) before/if you move. My husband would love this!

    Reply
  28. taylor @ food faith fitness says

    01/15/2016 at 6:57 AM

    Bacon seems to make all things better doesn’t it. You guys are such an awesome couple and so good to hear that you are getting through this new change and you are doing it together! Exploring New Zealand would be quite the adventure!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/15/2016 at 8:06 AM

      thank you friend! xxoo

      Reply
  29. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    01/15/2016 at 6:13 AM

    You had me at bacon, lamb and one pot 🙂 I know that balance of personal is so hard on the blog now for me as well! My husband is actually in Seattle for a few days with his family although we will not be moving there (they’d love us to though, ha)

    Lots of hugs to you! You guys seem like the greatest team and so supportive of each other through and through. You inspire me to be a better wife, and mom 🙂

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/15/2016 at 10:01 PM

      I love you and you inspire me. with bacon too! haha

      Reply
  30. Blair says

    01/15/2016 at 6:11 AM

    This dish sounds amazing — it’s a wonder what bacon can do for the soul! 🙂

    Looking forward to more personal in the year ahead, and glad to hear that you’re back on the right track!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/15/2016 at 10:02 PM

      thank you friend!

      Reply
  31. Megan @ skinny fitalicious says

    01/15/2016 at 6:09 AM

    So exciting! Good things will come I just know it and definitely more good food!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/15/2016 at 10:06 PM

      thanks so much friend. xxop

      Reply

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