Hot & Spicy Lamb Stew

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 lbs boneless lamb shoulder
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled & crushed
• 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes, with juice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cans kidney beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 cup orzo pasta, cooked & drained
• salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in a large stockpot, heat oil and brown lamb on all sides.
• 2 remove meat& set aside.
• 3 stir in onion, garlic, herbs& spices.
• 4 lower heat& cook for 2 minutes.
• 5 return meat to pot.
• 6 stir in tomatoes& stock, and bring to a boil.
• 7 reduce heat& simmer, covered, for 2-1/2 hours.
• 8 turn meat every 30 minutes.
• 9 remove meat from pot& allow to cool.
• 10 skim fat from top of stew.
• 11 slice meat across grain into thin slices (or shred).
• 12 return meat to pot, add beans, cooked pasta,& salt to taste.
• 13 heat through.
• 14 serve with sour cream, if desired.