Ingredients

1. 1/4 cup olive oil
2. 3 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4. 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
5. 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
6. 4 anchovy fillets, minced
7. 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, coarsely ground
8. 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, coarsely ground
9. 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
10. 3 cups lamb stock, or 1 1/2 cups canned low-sodium beef broth mixed with 1 1/2 cups water
11. 1 1/4 cups dry white wine
12. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
13. 3/4 pound cracked green or Calamata olives (2 cups), pitted and halved
14. 1/2 cup coarsely chopped parsley
15. 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
16. 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
17. Fragrant Orange Rice

Directions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, enameled cast-iron casserole. Add half of the lamb in a single layer, season with salt and black pepper and cook over moderately high heat until browned all over, 8 to 10 minutes; transfer the lamb to a platter. Repeat with the remaining olive oil and lamb.
2. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat in the casserole. Add the onions, garlic, anchovies, coriander, cumin and crushed red pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the onions are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Return the lamb to the casserole and add the stock, wine and oregano. Cover partially and simmer over low heat until the meat is tender, about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the lamb to a platter. Boil the liquid in the casserole over high heat until it is reduced by one-fourth, about 20 minutes. Skim the fat from the surface of the sauce. Return the lamb to the casserole and stir in the olives, parsley, cilantro and vinegar. Season the stew with salt and black pepper and serve with the Fragrant Orange Rice.

Make Ahead

The stew can be prepared through Step 2 and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat before proceeding.

Serve With

Fragrant Orange Rice