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                         MID EASTERN LAMB STEW

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Lamb                             Soups/stews

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  3       lb           Boneless lamb shoulder
  2       tb           Olive oil
  2                    Chopped onions
  3                    Cloves chopped garlic
  1                    28 oz can whole or ground
                       -tomatoes
  2       c            Sliced mushrooms
    1/2   c            Dry sherry or chicken stock
  1       tb           Sugar
  1       t            Each allspice, cinnamon and
                       -turmeric
  1       c            Raisins

 salt and pepper parsley for garnish (optional)

 Trim excess fat from lamb. Cut meat into 1 inch cubes.
 Brown lamb in oil 5 min or until browned. Stir in
 onions  and garlic. Cover and cook 3-5 min until
 onions are soft.  Stir in all but salt , pepper,
 raisins and parsley. Bring  to  a boil, them reduce
 heat and simmer covered approx. 40 min. or until
 reasonably tender. Add raisins and simmer  10-20  min
 more. Add salt pepper and parsley before serving.



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