New england lamb bake

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonCooking oil
2poundsBoneless lean lamb
1Onion, Chopped
¼cupAll-purpose flour
5cupsChicken broth
2Carrots, sliced
2Leeks, cut into 2 inch
Pieces
2tablespoonsMinced fresh parsley,
Divided
1Bay leaf
½teaspoonDried rosemary
¼teaspoonDried thyme
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
3Potatoes, peeled and sliced
¼cupButter or margarine

Directions

In a large dutch oven, heat oil. Brown lamb and onions. Stir in flour; mix well. Gradually, add broth. Bring to a boil, stirring to remove browned bits from pan. Add carrots, leeks, 1 tablespoon of parsley, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Spoon into a greased 3 quart casserole. Cover with potatoes and dot with butter.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1½-2 hours or until the meat is tender and the potatoes are golden brown. Garnish with remaining parsley. Yield: 6-8 servings.

SOURCE: *Frank Grady, Fort Kent, ME, Country Magazine, Feb./Mar.93 POSTED BY: Jim Bodle 2/93