Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Sicilian Hunter-Style Lamb Stew with Tomatoes and Olives
A rustic and aromatic Sicilian hunter-style lamb stew, simmered with tomatoes, red wine, olives and Mediterranean herbs.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 1 kg lamb, cut into pieces
- ✓ 300 g peeled tomatoes
- ✓ 30 pitted black olives
- ✓ 2 garlic cloves
- ✓ 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- ✓ 2 bay leaves
- ✓ 150 ml red wine
- ✓ Extra-virgin olive oil
- ✓ Salt, to taste
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
This Sicilian hunter-style lamb stew brings together everything that makes Mediterranean cooking so comforting: tender meat, the warmth of tomatoes, the richness of red wine and the fragrance of fresh rosemary and bay leaves. It’s a rustic dish full of character, quick enough for a weekend lunch yet special enough to serve on occasions when you want something hearty, bold and deeply satisfying. Served with crusty bread or golden roast potatoes, it captures the soul of Sicilian countryside cooking - simple ingredients elevated through slow, loving preparation.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Heat a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil in a wide frying pan and brown the lamb on all sides until golden.
- 2
Finely chop the garlic and rosemary, then add them to the pan together with the bay leaves. Allow them to infuse for 2–3 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the red wine, turn up the heat and let the alcohol evaporate.
- 4
Add the peeled tomatoes and a splash of hot water. Season with salt and pepper, cover and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the olives and cook for a further 15 minutes until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 6
Serve hot with rustic bread or roast potatoes.
💡 Tips and Variations
For an earthier flavour, replace some of the black olives with crushed green olives. If you enjoy a richer sauce, add a teaspoon of tomato purée or a pinch of chilli flakes.
📦 Storage
- • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2–3 days.
- • You can also freeze it for up to 1 month; thaw gently and reheat slowly before serving.
- • Reheat over low heat in a pan or in the oven to keep the sauce silky.
🍷 Pairing
Pair this dish with a glass of Faro DOC - an elegant Sicilian red wine with aromatic depth that complements the richness of the lamb beautifully.
This hunter-style lamb stew is a celebration of Sicilian rural cooking - humble ingredients lifted by fragrant herbs and bold Mediterranean flavours. An evergreen recipe that brings warmth, comfort and a sense of tradition to any meal.
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