Lamb Casserole

A very special and exciting way to cook lamb.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of lamb, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup of beef broth
• 1 cup of red wine
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat some oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the lamb to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
4. Remove the lamb from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the beef broth, red wine, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and thyme to the skillet. Stir to combine.
7. Add the lamb back to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer to the preheated oven.
9. Bake for about 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender and the sauce has thickened.
10. Serve the lamb casserole hot, with mashed potatoes or your favorite side dish. Enjoy!