Celery Casserole (Etli Kereviz)

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp butter
• chopped fresh parsley, to garnish
• 1 small celery root, peeled and cut into chunks
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
• salt and ground black pepper
• 1 lb stewing lamb, cubed
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste

Directions

1 Melt the butter in a casserole and lightly brown the onion. Add the lamb, cover, and cook until the juices are absorbed, about 3 minutes.
2 Add the celery root, carrot, tomato paste, and lemon juice, along with 1-1/4 cups water. Stir thoroughly and season.
3 Cook over medium heat for 25 minutes, or until the celery root is soft but firm. Serve with chopped fresh parsley scattered over.