Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs lamb shoulder, cubed or 2 1/2 lbs lamb, for stewing cubed
  • 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped into 1 inch logs
  • 1 1/2 lbs fennel, white part roughly chopped, reserve the green part for later
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (20 ounce) can tomatoes
  • 1 cup white grape juice (not red!)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  • Dredge the lamb cubes in the flour, mixed with salt and pepper.
  • Brown the lamb well in a pan with 2 TB oil over medium high to high heat.
  • Remove the lamb, and add the carrots, onions, and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent.
  • If the tomatoes are whole in the can, cut them in half inside the can with a sharp knife.
  • Add the grape juice and the tomatoes and bring to a boil.
  • Add the lamb and the fennel whites and bring back to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about an hour, or until the lamb falls apart with a fork.
  • Garnish with the green fennel and serve with macaroni pasta.