Lamb Cacciatore

Directions

1. 1
   In a large, heavy-bottomed casserole dish brown the meat in hot olive oil.
2. 2
   Be careful not to burn the olive oil: it has a lower burning temperature than other kinds of cooking oil.
3. 3
   Add garlic, rosemary and sage.
4. 4
   Stir.
5. 5
   Sprinkle flour on meat and stir.
6. 6
   Continue cooking the meat while stirring, to brown the flour a bit.
7. 7
   Add vinegar and water.
8. 8
   Stir thoroughly.
9. 9
   Cover, lower heat, and simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender.
10. 10
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11. 11
    Stir frequently during cooking, and add a little hot water if necessary to prevent burning.