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Lamb and Sweet Potato Stew

3.7

(13)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1 pound boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup red wine
1 cup water
1/2 cinnamon stick
a 1/2-pound sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

Preparation

  1. In a bowl toss lamb with flour and salt and pepper to taste. In a 10-inch skillet heat oil over moderately high heat and sauté garlic, stirring, 1 minute. Add lamb and brown, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add wine and boil 1 minute. Add water and cinnamon stick and scatter sweet potato on top. Simmer stew, covered, about 30 minutes, or until lamb is tender, and season with salt and pepper.

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