Kuzu Guvec – Lamb Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp butter or margarine
• 2-1/2 cups meat stock
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 6 cherry tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried or 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• salt and ground black pepper
• 2 lb tender lamb, diced
• 12 shallots, peeled
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and quartered lengthwise
• crusty bread, to serve

Directions

1 Melt the butter or margarine in a saucepan and add the meat. Fry over high heat for 2 minutes to seal in the juices. Pour the stock over, stir in the tomato paste, and bring to a boil.
2 Add the shallots, garlic, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Mix well then add the herbs and seasoning.
3 Cover and cook over low heat (or in a preheated 350 F oven) for 1-1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender and the stock reduced by half. Serve with chunks or warmed bread.