Greek Lamb Casserole recipe

Recipe Categories : | Casseroles | Lamb | Greek |

Serves : 4  Preparation time : 30 minutes + marinating  Cooking time : 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients :

• 1½ lb boned shoulder of lamb
• 1 cup red wine
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp plain flour
• 2 tspn dried oregano leaves
• ½ cup tomato purée
• 1 cup water
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• 1¾ oz Greek fetta cheese

Preparation and Cooking Instructions

1. Remove fat and sinew from lamb, cut into 1" cubes. Combine lamb in a large bowl with wine, juice and sugar ; cover, refrigerate for several hours ( preferable overnight ). drain lamb and discard marinade.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F. heat oil nonstick frying pan, cook onion and garlic, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add lamb, cook 4 minutes more or until browned. Stir in flour, oregano, puree and water, bring to the boil. Spoon into an ovenproof dish, cover with foil or a lid, bake for about an hour or until lamb is tender.
3. Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley and crumbled fetta cheese.