Armenian Lamb Stew Recipe | Traditional Armenian Lamb Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 2 cups beef or lamb stock
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses (for finishing)