3 lb lamb
1/2 lb butter or margarine
4 each scallions, chopped
1 1/2 lb tomatoes, peeled,strained or
1 tbsp tomato paste + 2 c. water
1 tbsp dill, chopped
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
1 salt & pepper to taste
4 lb peas, shelled, washed
1 water as needed
Directions
Cut meat into 1 1/2" cubes (approx.). Wash and drain. Brown
butter in a pot. Add meat and brown well. Add scallions, and cook
until soft but not dark. Add tomatoes (or diluted tomato paste),
dill, parsley, salt & pepper. Simmer abt. 20 min. Add peas and an
addt'l. 1 c. water. Cover, simmer until all liquid is absorbed and
only butter remains as a sauce.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Lamb; Meat; Vegetable
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