Traditional Armenian Gomgush

Gomgush is a traditional stew of Armenia with lamb, potatoes, and tomatoes. Fresh ingredients are very important and it is traditionally cooked in a tonir, the Armenian version of a tandoor.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 481 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 7 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 green bell peppers, chopped
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 bunch parsley, chopped
• 1 bunch basil, chopped
• 1 sprig thyme, chopped
• 5 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled
• 3 pounds lamb chops, cubed
• 1 sprig mint, chopped
• 2 eggplants, chopped
• 2 cups beer, or more to taste
• 4 brown onions, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine basil, cilantro, parsley, and thyme in a bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons in a bowl and refrigerate. Place 1/2 of the herb mixture in the bottom of a large soup pot. Add 1/2 the tomatoes, 1/2 the bell peppers, and the potatoes in layers. Top with lamb and season with cumin, mint, salt, and black pepper. Add eggplant, carrots, remaining tomatoes, remaining bell peppers, and remaining herb mixture. Pour in beer.

Step 2

Cover the pot with a lid and cook over medium heat about 1 hour. Add onions and garlic. Season with salt if necessary and cook 2 hours more. Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons herb mixture and serve hot.