Traditional Armenian Gomgush

A hearty dish featuring lamb, vegetables, and a mix of fresh herbs cooked slowly for deep flavors.

Ingredients

  • basil (1 bunch)
  • cilantro (1 bunch)
  • parsley (1 bunch)
  • thyme (1 sprig)
  • tomatoes (5 medium)
  • green bell peppers (3 )
  • russet potatoes (6 medium)
  • lamb chops (3 pounds)
  • ground cumin (3 teaspoons)
  • mint (1 sprig)
  • salt (0 )
  • black pepper (0 )
  • eggplants (2 )
  • carrots (3 )
  • beer (2 cups)
  • brown onions (4 )
  • garlic (7 cloves)

Instructions

  1. Combine basil, cilantro, parsley, and thyme in a bowl; reserve 2 tablespoons in a bowl and refrigerate.
  2. Place 1/2 remaining herb mixture in bottom of a large soup pot. Add 1/2 tomatoes, 1/2 bell peppers, and potatoes in layers. Top with lamb; season with cumin, mint, salt, and black pepper. Add eggplant, carrots, remaining 1/2 tomatoes, remaining 1/2 bell peppers, and remaining 1/2 herb mixture; pour in beer.
  3. Cover pot; cook over medium heat about 1 hour. Add onions and garlic. Season with salt if necessary; cook 2 hours more. Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons herb mixture; serve hot.

Nutrition

(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)

  • kcal: 481
  • fat: 20 g
  • sats: 8 g
  • carbs: 48 g
  • fibre: 10 g
  • protein: 27 g
  • salt: 0 g