Italian Braised Lamb and Potatoes
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Course : Lamb
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   5      tablespoons   olive oil
   3                    garlic cloves crushed
   1      kilogram      lamb -- lean boneless from
                        -- t
   1                    capsicum red -- cut into strip
                        shoulder cut into 4cm pcs
 250      milliliters   lamb or beef stock
   2                    brown onions
 500      grams         potatoes -- peeled & cut into
     1/2  bunch         italian parsley -- leaves only
   1      4 cm piece    -- chopped
 

Preparation:

The potatoes should be yellow, waxy ones, such as Petrones or Desirees. Heat half the oil in a large heavy pot. Brown lamb well in batches and, using a slotted spoon, remove to a plate. Add remaining oil. Add onion and cook until softened. Add parsley, garlic and capsicum. Return lamb to pot, stir and add stock and freshly ground pepper to taste. (Don't add salt yet as pecorino is a salty cheese) Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add potato and simmer for another 20 minutes, or until lamb is almost tender. Stir in cheese and cook for 10 minutes. Season with freshly ground pepper and salt to taste. Best if cooked 1 - 2 days ahead and refrigerated. Like all casseroles, it will improve in flavour during the resting period. Great for entertaining, because it can be cooked well in advance, leaving you free to get on with the many chores involved in throwing a part