Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. boneless lamb breast or shoulder, cubed about 1-inch
  • 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • 2 c. veal or chicken stock
  • 1 bayleaf
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch lengths
  • 2 large onions, quartered
  • 1 Tbsp. flour, dissolved in 1 1/2 Tbsp. cold water

Method

  • Using a stew pot, brown the meat in the oil.
  • Add stock, bay leaf, garlic and seasonings; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
  • Skim away and discard the froth or scum that rises during the first moments of cooking.
  • Cover pot and simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour, until meat is quite tender.