Kabob & Stew Meat

Trimmed and cubed lamb from the leg or shoulder, readily available at grocery stores for quick and easy stew or kabobs. You can also trim and hand-cut stew meat from leg, shoulder, or shank roasts.

Cook Time

1.5-2 hours (stew), 10-15 minutes (kabob grilling)

Best Cooking Method

Braising, Grilling

Price Range

About This Cut

Origin

Leg or shoulder meat, cubed

Characteristics

Pre-cut cubes, ready to cook, from tender leg or tougher shoulder

Cooking Tips

For stew, brown the cubes then braise in liquid with vegetables. For kabobs, marinate and grill on skewers. Thread alternately with vegetables.

Popular Dishes

Lamb StewGrilled KabobsMediterranean KabobsLamb Kebab

💡 Pro Tip

If using shoulder meat for stew, the longer cooking time is fine - it will become incredibly tender. For kabobs, use leg meat for faster, more tender results.