Curried Lamb Shoulder Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 lbs lamb shoulder, in large cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
• 3 tablespoons curry powder
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups chicken stock, heated
• 2 plantain bananas, sliced
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   preheat oven to 350*F.

2. 2

   heat oil in ovenproof saute pan over high heat. add meat and sear on all sides for 6 minutes. season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   add onions and garlic. mix and cook 4 minutes over high heat. add curry powder, mix well and cook 3 minutes.

4. 4

   mix in flour and cook 3 minutes over med heat.

5. 5

   incorporate chicken stock, season well and bring to a boil. cover and cook 2 hours in oven.

6. 6

   fifteen minutes before end of cooking, add plantains.