Lamb Stew With Lentils

Recipe Ingredients

2 cups	474ml	Dried lentils
2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Boneless lamb shoulder
		(or 3 to 4 lbs bone-in shoulder or neck)
1 1/2 cups	93g / 3.3oz	Sliced onions
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
1 teaspoon	5ml	Minced garlic
1/2 cup	55g / 1.9oz	Minced celery
1/2 cup	55g / 1.9oz	Peeled minced carrots
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Chopped cored tomatoes - canned are fine
3 cups	711ml	Liquid - see * Note
		Minced fresh parsley leaves - for garnish

Recipe Instructions

* Note: Use liquid such as water, red wine and/or chicken, beef or vegetable stock.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. You can also cook this on the stove, if you prefer.

Trim lamb shoulder of excess fat and cut into 2-inch cubes or, if using bone-in, cut into 2-inch chunks. In a large pot or casserole with a cover, combine the lamb, lentils, onions, salt and pepper, and 3 cups liquid. Cover the pot, bring it almost to a boil over high heat, then either turn the heat to low or place the stew in the oven. Adjust the heat so the lamb bubbles gently.

After the lamb has cooked for about 45 minutes, add the carrots, celery, garlic and tomatoes. Add more liquid if the mixture seems dry or if you like your stew on the soupy side. Cook until the lamb is tender and the second batch of vegetables is tender but not mushy, another 30 to 60 minutes.

Garnish and serve. If you prepare this stew the day before, the flavor will deepen; skim excess fat from the surface.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

Source:
Lynn Thomas on the http://www.prodigy.net Food BB

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