Ingredients

  • 3 medium yellow onions, cut into 8 wedges
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 lbs new potatoes, halved (or quartered)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 lbs lamb stew meat, trimmed of fat, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks, and blotted dry
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano or 2 tablespoons savory
  • black pepper (8 grinds)
  • salt
  • 2 lbs firm-ripe plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits

Method

  • Layer onions, garlic, and potatoes in the slow cooker.
  • In a skillet over med-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil until very hot; add half the meat and cook until browned on all sides (4-5 minutes); transfer to the cooker.
  • Repeat with the remaining oil and meat.
  • Add half of the herbs and all of the pepper to the cooker; season to taste with salt.
  • Top with the tomatoes and dot with butter.
  • Cover and cook on LOW until the lamb is fork-tender, 8-10 hours.
  • An hour before the end of cooking time, sprinkle the remaining herbs on top of the meat and vegetables; serve with rice and green salad.