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Expand3-4 lbs. lamb shoulder cubed Ask a question about this ingredient
3 large yellow onions diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 28fl oz can of whole tomatoes Ask a question about this ingredient
1 19oz can white navy or kidney beans Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup good red wine Ask a question about this ingredient
2 dried bay leaves Ask a question about this ingredient
2 sprigs of fresh thyme Ask a question about this ingredient
4 cloves organic garlic grated Ask a question about this ingredient
splash of olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
sea salt and pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
Unroll the shoulder, remove excess fat and cut into large cubes, set aside.
Ask a question about this stepPeal and dice onions. Heat a cast iron frying pan and saute onions in a little butter or oil until clear. 5 minutes. Place in bottom of dutch oven or slow cooker
Ask a question about this stepMake sure frying pan is good and hot to sear lamb cubes. Add a little oil and a bit of grated garlic. Cook in batches so you can turn meat and it doesn't steam. Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper as it cooks. When it is browned add to the onions. Cook untill all meat is seared.
Ask a question about this stepAdd a splash of wine to the frying pan to remove all flavor bits and add to the meat & onions.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the can of tomatoes and stir with a large wooden spoon. The whole tomoatoes will break down as it cooks. Break up one sprig of the thyme leaves and add.
Ask a question about this stepDrain the white beans and rinse lightly. Add on top of the meat with bay leaves, any leftover garlic and remaing wine. Gently stir a few more times, do not crush the beans.
Ask a question about this stepPut the lid on and cook the dutch oven at 350 until it bubbles then turn down to 275 for 3 1/2- 4 hours or set the slowcooker overnight or in the morning for supper. This is excellent the next day. Decorate with the second sprig of thyme.
Ask a question about this stepServe in a bowl with bread for dipping and a full bodied red wine. Add a light salad if you like but this is very filling.
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Kari is the manager of Whisk, a kitchenware store in Brooklyn.
