Lamb, Artichoke And Tomato Stew

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 lbs boneless lamb, trimmed and cubed
• 3 yellow onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped (we use a lot more, though)
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 ounces tomato paste (you can use all 6 oz, if you prefer)
• 1 cup dry white (you can also use red)
• 2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and quartered (not marinated)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 can diced tomato, well-drained (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in very large frying pan, melt butter.
• 2 add lamb and saute until lightly browned.
• 3 remove lamb and saute onions, garlic and parsley in pan drippings until tender.
• 4 put lamb, onions, garlic, and parsley in a large pot.
• 5 add salt, pepper, tomato paste, and , simmering, covered, until lamb is tender (about 1 1/2 hours).
• 6 add artichokes, mint, lemon juice, and tomatoes and simmer another 1 1/2 hours.