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

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   5      tablespoons   olive oil
   1      kilogram      lamb -- lean boneless from
                        -- t
                        shoulder cut into 4cm pcs
   2                    brown onions
     1/2  bunch         Italian parsley -- leaves only
   3                    garlic cloves crushed
   1                    capsicum red -- cut into strip
 250      milliliter    lamb or beef stock
 500      gram          potatoes -- peeled and cut into
          4 cm pieces   
  60      grams         pecorino -- grated
 

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 party. (Source: Australian Gourmet Traveller magazine