Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 3x1/2-inch strips lemon peel
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 small bay leaves
  • 2 cups low-salt chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 medium carrots (about 8 ounces), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen petite peas
  • Chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • Place lamb in large bowl.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Add flour and toss to coat.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add half of lamb and saute until brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer lamb to medium bowl.
  • Repeat with remaining lamb.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same pot.
  • Add bell pepper, onion, lemon peel, garlic, and bay leaves.
  • Saute until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Return lamb and any accumulated juices to pot.
  • Add broth and tomato paste.
  • Bring to boil, scraping up browned bits.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cover and simmer 50 minutes.
  • Add carrots; cover and simmer until lamb and carrots are tender, about 20 minutes longer.
  • Add peas.
  • Simmer uncovered until peas are tender and gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaves.
  • Season stew to taste with salt and pepper; ladle into bowls.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.