🍲 Halal Stews and Soups for Chilly Evenings

When the evenings turn cool and the air carries that comforting chill, nothing feels more satisfying than a warm, hearty bowl of stew simmered to perfection.

At My Meat Shop, we believe that great comfort food begins with great ingredients — and our Halal Lamb Shoulder is at the heart of every rich, slow-cooked dish.
Sourced from our Irish farms and certified by Your Halal Guarantee (YHG), this premium cut transforms humble ingredients into something truly special: tender, flavourful, and deeply nourishing.

Whether you’re cooking for your family or simply seeking warmth after a long day, this Halal stew recipe captures the essence of home — pure, honest, and filled with love.
Let’s bring slow cooking back to your kitchen, with a touch of tradition and the quality only farm-to-fork Halal meat can provide.

Why This Recipe Matters

In a world of quick meals, stews remind us to slow down. They represent care, patience, and the joy of cooking something meaningful.

Using Halal Lamb Shoulder gives your dish unmatched richness and tenderness — a cut that releases deep flavour as it simmers slowly.
It’s the perfect way to turn simple vegetables and spices into a meal that warms both heart and soul.

Across cultures, Halal stews are the definition of comfort: Moroccan lamb tagines, Pakistani nihari, Turkish soups, or simple Irish-style slow braises — all bound by the same love for real food made the right way.

Ingredients / Key Items

Main Ingredients:

• 1 kg Halal Lamb Shoulder, cut into chunks

• 2 onions, finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, crushed

• 2 carrots, diced

• 2 potatoes, cubed

• 1 tin chopped tomatoes

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 500 ml lamb stock or water

• Fresh coriander or parsley to garnish

Chef Tip: Add a small cinnamon stick and let it simmer — it enhances the sweetness of the lamb without overpowering the flavour.

Step-by-Step Cooking Method

1. Sear the Lamb:
   Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add lamb shoulder pieces and brown them evenly to lock in flavour.

2. Build the Base:
   Remove the lamb, then sauté onions and garlic until golden. Add tomato paste and spices, stirring for 1–2 minutes to release their aroma.

3. Simmer with Love:
   Add chopped tomatoes, carrots, and lamb back to the pot. Pour in stock, cover, and simmer on low heat for 1½ to 2 hours, until the lamb becomes tender and the sauce thickens.

4. Finish & Serve:
   Adjust seasoning, garnish with herbs, and serve hot with rice, crusty bread, or couscous.

🍛 Expert Insights & Cultural Context

Stews have always been the heart of Halal family cooking — dishes that take time, but give back comfort and togetherness.
In Middle Eastern homes, the stew pot is a symbol of hospitality. In North Africa, spices turn simple cuts into royal feasts.
And in Ireland, where our lamb is raised, slow cooking brings out the natural sweetness and tenderness of the meat — proving that true flavour knows no borders.

Cooking with Halal-certified, Irish-sourced meat ensures you’re honouring both quality and faith. Every bite is ethical, nourishing, and full of tradition.

Author Notes / Chef Tips

“The best stews are like stories — they need time to unfold. Don’t rush it. Let your Halal lamb shoulder simmer slowly, and it will reward you with the kind of flavour that lingers long after dinner.”
— Chef Mahmoud, Culinary Director, My Meat Shop

Order your Halal Lamb Shoulder today — YHG-certified, Irish-sourced, and delivered fresh to your door in 24–48 hours.