Greek Lamb Stew

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Greek Lamb Stew

Recipe By : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :2:30
Categories : Lamb Try This
Soups & Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt
black pepper
3 pounds lamb -- cut into 2" cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 whole bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 clove garlic
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup white wine
1 can tomato sauce
2 dozen small white onions -- blanched and peeled
1/2 cup black olives -- pitted

Season flour with salt and pepper and dredge lamb cubes in it. Heat
olive o
il in large soup kettle over medium high heat. Brown lamb cubes in oil.
Sprinkle
herbs and garlic over lamb and add stock, wine, and tomato sauce. Season with
a
dditional salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer over medium heat for 1-1/2 hours. Add blanched onions and
olives. Si
mmer 1/2 hour longer.

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Serving Ideas : Serve with toasted pita triangles and a salad.