*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                             Greek Lamb Stew

Recipe By     : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :2:30
Categories    : Lamb                             Try This
                Soups & Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  cup           all-purpose flour
                        salt
                        black pepper
   3      pounds        lamb -- cut into 2" cubes
     1/4  cup           olive oil
   1      whole         bay leaf
     1/4  teaspoon      ground thyme
     1/4  teaspoon      dried rosemary
   1      clove         garlic
   2      cups          chicken stock
   1      cup           white wine
   1      can           tomato sauce
   2      dozen         small white onions -- blanched and peeled
     1/2  cup           black olives -- pitted

     Season flour with salt and pepper and dredge lamb cubes in it. Heat olive o
il in large soup kettle over medium high heat. Brown lamb cubes in oil. Sprinkle
 herbs and garlic over lamb and add stock, wine, and tomato sauce. Season with a
dditional salt and pepper to taste.
     Simmer over medium heat for 1-1/2 hours. Add blanched onions and olives. Si
mmer 1/2 hour longer.

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Serving Ideas : Serve with toasted pita triangles and a salad.