Mediterranean Lamb with Raisins

• From: American Lamb Board

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

• 3 lbs lamb boneless leg or shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

• 2 Tbs olive oil

• 1/2 cup onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 1 can (15oz) chopped tomatoes and juice

• 1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

• 1/4 tsp ground allspice

• 1/2 cup golden raisins

• 1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth

A delicious Mediterranean-style main dish with a sweet surprise.

Directions

• Place flour in plastic bag.
• Add lamb cubes and shake to coat with flour.
• In large skillet, heat oil and brown lamb over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and garlic; cook on medium heat for 4 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes and juice, broth and seasonings and cook 5 minutes.
• Simmer 30 minutes, covered.
• Soak raisins in sherry or chicken broth while lamb is cooking.
• Add raisins and sherry or broth to lamb; cook additional 10 minutes.