How to stew goat meat in the oven

There’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of a savory stew - and even better if it has goat meat in it. Goat stew is a low-fuss dinners and I love how versatile it can be depending on what flavors I’m craving. This guide will show you how to make stewed goat right in your oven, as well as several stew recipes to try.

Table of Contents

• Suggested ingredients
• Suggested equipment
• How to make stewed goat in an oven
• Stewed goat recipes to use with your oven

Suggested Ingredients

Generally when making stewed goat meat in the oven, you should plan to have on hand:

• 1 lb stew goat meat cubes OR shanks OR shoulder steaks cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil for browning
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• Spices and/or pre-made sauces of your choosing to make stew base
• Stock of your choice to add in
• 1 tbsp cornstarch, for thickening (optional)
• Vegetables of your choosing to add to the stew, such as potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, or peas

Refer to the original recipe for exact amounts and the rest of the ingredients.

Suggested Equipment

You'll need the following equipment to cook your goat meat with this technique:

1. A heavy bottomed, oven-safe pot with a lid
2. A heavy bottomed skillet for browning
3. A spatula or wooden spoon

How to make stewed goat in an oven

1. Thaw goat meat if frozen. Preheat your oven to the temperature noted in your original recipe.
2. Lightly season the goat meat with salt and pepper and/or other spices as desired.
3. Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium high heat and once hot, add the goat meat pieces and brown on all sides. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding and steaming the meat, you want to get a good sear.
4. Place goat meat in the pot, along with the garlic, vegetables, stock, sauces and spices. Bring to a boil on the stove, then put in the oven. If your sauce/base has dairy, or you plan on adding milk and/or cream, reserve for the end.
5. Bake for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until goat meat is nice and tender.
6. Stir in cornstarch if using and season to taste with salt and pepper and/or other spices as desired. Serve and enjoy!

Stewed goat recipes to use with your oven

A variety of goat meat recipes can be made using the stewing method in your oven including:

• Birria stew
• Curried Caribbean goat stew