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Slow Cooker African Mutton Stew Recipe

What is mutton you might ask? Mutton is a mature sheep; in a sheep's first year of life, it is called a lamb. Yes, mutton and lamb belong to the animal.

Slow Cooker African Mutton Stew recipe
 
People in North America prepare far fewer mutton recipes than Africa, Asia or Europe; therefore, the term Mutton may seem a little strange.

Slow Cooker African Mutton Stew Recipe

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Learn how to make this simply delicious Slow Cooker African Mutton Stew recipe loaded with vegetables and slow-cooked flavor.

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Ingredients

3 pounds lamb or mutton stew meat

2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped

1 diced carrot

2 medium diced potatoes

1 cup mushrooms

1 cup onions, chopped

1 garlic clove, crushed

1/2 teaspoon thyme

2 teaspoons sea salt

1 bay leaf

2 cups of water


Directions

Place lamb or mutton and vegetables in a slow cooker. Mix salt, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf into water and pour over lamb and vegetables. Cover and cook on low 8 to 9 hours, until lamb, is tender. Serve with rice.

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The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

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