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Bowl of Slow Cooker Lamb Orzo Stew topped with feta, fresh mint, and lemon on a rustic wooden table

Slow Cooker Lamb Orzo Stew

This Slow Cooker Lamb Orzo Stew delivers delicious Mediterranean flavors with minimal prep time, making it perfect for busy weeknights. This easy lamb stew with orzo is not only comforting but also a healthy slow cooker lamb recipe to savor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g lamb steak, cubed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 x 400 g (28 oz) tinned tomatoes
  • 2 lamb stock cubes
  • 3 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 400 g (14 oz) dried orzo
  • 3 red peppers, sliced
  • 100 ml (0.5 cup) boiling water
  • 1 lemon, juice
  • 100 g (4 oz) feta, crumbled
  • 10 g (2 tsp) fresh mint, finely chopped

Method
 

  1. Turn your slow cooker to the medium setting. Place the cubed lamb directly into the base.
  2. Add the diced onion, garlic, tinned tomatoes, dissolved stock cubes, oregano, thyme, fennel seeds, cumin, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir everything together.
  3. Pop the lid on and cook on HIGH for 3.5–4.5 hours (or LOW for 6–8 hours) until the lamb is tender and juicy.
  4. Once the lamb is ready, add the dried orzo, sliced peppers, and 100 ml of boiling water. Stir well, cover, and cook for another 45 minutes until the orzo is fully cooked.
  5. Just before serving, squeeze over the lemon juice, and sprinkle with crumbled feta and fresh mint. Serve immediately!

Notes

Shortcut tip: Use pre-diced onions and pre-crushed garlic if you want to completely skip the prep. Jarred minced garlic is a huge time-saver!