Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boned lamb shoulder or beef chuck, fat-trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1/2 pound common mushrooms
  • 1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms (or more common mushrooms)
  • 3/4 pound onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ounces thin-sliced pancetta or bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 package (10 oz.) frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper
  • Mashed potatoes or hot cooked rice

Method

  • In a 6-quart pressure cooker over high heat, frequently stir lamb until browned, about 15 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer lamb to a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, rinse common mushrooms, trim stem ends, and quarter mushrooms. Rinse shiitakes, discard stems, and slice caps.
  • In cooker, stir common mushrooms, shiitakes, onions, carrots, garlic, and pancetta until onions are lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add lamb and juices, wine, basil, rosemary, and cloves.
  • Seal cooker. Following manufacturer's instructions, bring to maximum pressure (15 lb.); adjust heat to stabilize cooking rate. Cook 20 minutes. Release pressure quickly, running cold water over pan.
  • Open pan. If desired, discard cloves. Add peas to pan. Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir into mixture, then stir stew over high heat until boiling. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes or cooked rice.