Ingredients

  • 1 ounce unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 14 lbs lamb, diced (from the middle neck or shoulder, trimmed of fat)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 23 cup beef broth or 23 cup lamb broth
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • 8 tablespoons plain yogurt

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 300F Heat oil and butter in a large casserole pan.
  • Add the lamb and brown on all sides over a high heat.
  • Take the meat out of the pan and leave on one side.
  • Add the onion to the same pan and soften for about 5 minutes over a low heat.
  • Stir in the flour and paprika.
  • Pour in the broth and stir to mix before adding the tomatoes and caraway seeds.
  • Bring to the boil and return the lamb to the pan.
  • Season with salt, cover the pan, and cook in the oven for about 1 hour, until the lamb is tender.
  • Skim away any extra fat from top of the casserole, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with plain yogurt and boiled potatoes.