[header] How to make middle eastern lamb stew [title] Trim the lamb and grate the onion. [step] Get out 2 pounds (907 g) of lamb shoulder and carefully cut away any excess flaps of fat. Use a sharp knife to cut the lamb into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces and set the lamb aside. 
You'll also need to get out one small onion and peel it. Grate the onion using a cheese grater.