Lamb Stifado

Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 medium onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb boneless stewing lamb
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 -3 bay leaves
• 1 inch cinnamon
• 6 allspice berries
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil until turning brown and soft.
• 2 remove and set them aside.
• 3 add the meat and brown well.
• 4 add all the remaining ingredients, including the onions.
• 5 add water to just cover.
• 6 tightly cover the pot and simmer very slowly for 2 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
• 7 like most stews, this is better reheated the next day.