Arni Me Patates Ragu (Lamb & Potatoes Ragout)

Serving Size  : 6     Preparation Time : 0:00

Categories    : Greek

Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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       3      pounds  leg of lamb
                        salt & pepper to taste

       4      tablespoons  butter

       1      med.  onion -- chopped

       1      carrot -- minced

       1      tablespoon  parsley -- chopped

       1      pound  tomatoes, peeled -- strained

       3      pounds  potatoes
                        water as needed

Wash and dry meat; cut into 1 1/2" chunks; lightly salt & pepper. Brown the butter in lge. pot.  Add meat and brown well on all sides.

Remove and place in deep dish. Add onion to the pot with the butter and let it brown.

Add carrot and parsley, and cook until they wilt. Add tomatoes; bring to aboil. 

Add meat and 1 c. of hot water. Partially cook over low heat for abt. 30 min.  Meanwhile, peel potatoes, cut into 2 or 3 pcs. Add to pot.

Add a little salt & pepper, and cook until potatoes are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed (30 to 45 min.).