Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        lamb stew meat
   2                    tomatoes
   1                    summer squash
   1                    zucchini
   1                    potatoes
   1      can           mushrooms -- sliced
     1/2  cup           bell peppers -- chopped
   1      cup           onions -- chopped
   2      teaspoons     salt
   1      each          garlic cloves -- crushed
     1/2  teaspoon      thyme leaves
   1      each          bay leaves
   2      cups          chicken stock
   2      tablespoons   butter
   2      tablespoons   flour

Preparation:

Peel, seed, and chop tomatoes. Slice summer squash and zucchini. Dice potatoes. Place lamb and vegetables in crockpot. Mix salt, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf into stock; pour over lamb and vegetables. Cover and cook on low 8 hours. (Don't peek. Lifting the lid prolongs cooking time. ) Turn to high. Blend flour and butter, then shape into small balls. Drop into stew and cook, stirring several times, until thickened.
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