Lamb Stew Ciuba

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped fine
• 6 large garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 4 carrots, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 celery ribs, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon green peppercorns if desired
• 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
• 3 cups beef broth
• Accompaniment: couscous or egg noodles