LAMB STEW, TURKISH STYLE

Lamb Stew, Turkish Style image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lb ground lamb
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
6 small onions
2 green bell peppers, seeded and sliced in rings
4 clove garlic, sliced very thin
1 bay leaf
1 tsp sage leaves or 1/2 tsp ground sage
1 tsp fennel, finely chopped, optional
1 tsp dill seed
28 oz tomatoes
2 c meat stock or 2 cups warm water with 4 bouillon cubes dissolved in it
1 Tbsp flour

Steps:

1. Place the lamb and olive oil in a large cooking kettle. Brown the lamb until it is all separated. Add the potatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, bay leaf, sage, fennel (if you want to use it) and dill seed, Last, stir in the tomatoes and meat stock. Cover tightly and simmer for 1 hour.
2. Just before serving, remove 1/2 cup of the gravy, let cool, and stir in the flour. Return this flour-gravy mixture to the kettle and stir until the stew is thickened.