Basque Lamb Stew

Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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  Marinade

2

  cloves

  garlic -- minced

1

  teaspoon

  dried rosemary

1/2

  cup

  white wine

3 1/2

  pounds

  lamb shoulder -- cut into 2" pieces

2

  tablespoons

  olive oil

1

  teaspoon

  salt

1

  large

  onion -- chopped

2

  cloves

  garlic -- minced

2

  large

  roasted red peppers -- cut into strips

14 1/2

  ounces

  no salt added diced tomatoes -- drained

2

  teaspoons

  paprika -- sweetened

1

  whole

  bay leaf

1/2

  cup

  red wine

1/2

  cup

  low-sodium defatted chicken broth

Mix the marinade ingredients together in large Ziploc bag. Add lamb and turn to coat. Marinate for 2 to 3 hours.

Heat olive oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook lamb in batches until browned on all sides. Remove from pan.

Add onions to pan and cook scraping up browned bits until onion is soft.

Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Return meat to pan. Add red peppers, tomatoes, paprika, and red wine. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Add chicken broth and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until meat is tender 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

Makes 6 servings.

Per Serving: 653 Calories; 50g Fat (71.6% calories from fat); 36g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 151mg Cholesterol; 579mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 5 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 7 Fat.

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