yankee lamb stew

How To Make yankee lamb stew

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 325.
• Step 2
  Pat the meat dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired.
• Step 3
  Heat the oil in a large covered casserole or dutch oven over high heat on top of the stove.
• Step 4
  Add the meat, without crowding, in batches if necessary, and brown well on all sides.
• Step 5
  Remove pieces to a plate as they are done and reserve.
• Step 6
  Repeat until all meat is browned.
• Step 7
  Pour off any remaining fat, and replace the casserole over medium heat.
• Step 8
  Add the onion, half the carrots, celery, garlic and tomato paste.
• Step 9
  Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Step 10
  Use your spoon to loosen and dissolve the brown bits stuck to the bottom of the casserole.
• Step 11
  Add flour and cook, stirring, an additional minute.
• Step 12
  Add the wine and cook for about a minute to burn off the alcohol.
• Step 13
  Replace the meat (and any juices on the plate) in the casserole and add the stock, peppercorns and thyme.
• Step 14
  Cover, bring to a boil and place in the oven for 1 1/4-to-1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.
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