Lamb Stifado

Name: Lamb Stifado
Ingredients: 6 medium onions, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb boneless stewing lamb; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/4 cup water; 2 -3 bay leaves; 1 inch cinnamon; 6 allspice berries; 3 whole cloves; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 cup red wine; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; salt & pepper

15 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

6 medium onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb boneless stewing lamb
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup water
2 -3 bay leaves
1 inch cinnamon
6 allspice berries
3 whole cloves
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup red wine
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
salt & pepper

Directions

1

Saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil until turning brown and soft.
2

Remove and set them aside.
3

Add the meat and brown well.
4

Add all the remaining ingredients, including the onions.
5

Add water to just cover.
6

Tightly cover the pot and simmer very slowly for 2 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
7

Like most stews, this is better reheated the next day.