Crock Pot Persian Lamb Stew

== Description ==
Persian Lamb stew sends wonderful flavors your way - not spicy - just a nice blend of flavors. A meal in one pot. Serve with a salad on the side and crusty rolls to scoop up the last of the sauce 
== Ingredients ==
* 1½ lbs lean boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes
* ½ teaspoon salt
* pepper
* 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
* 2 large onions, thinly sliced
* 6 cloves garlic, minced
* ½ teaspoon dried oregano
* 1 (14 ounces) can whole tomatoes, drained
* 1 large potato, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
* 8 ounces fresh green beans
* 1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
* 1 medium zucchini, cut int ½ inch slices
* 5 bay leaves
* 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 
== Directions ==
# Season the lamb with about half of the saltand pepper.
# In a skillet over medium-high heatand 2 tbs of oil brown the lamb and transfer the lamb, when browned, to a 3½ quart crockpot.
# Saute the onions in the last tbs of oil until they are transluccent 3 – 5 minutes add the garlicand oregano, cook and stir approximately 1 minute.
# Add tomatoes and simmer, smashing the tomatoes as you stir.
# Pour approximately half of the tomatoes over the lamb in the crockpot.
# Place potatoes in a layer on top of the tomatoes and season with saltand pepper.
# Add a layer of green beans, then the eggplant and zucchini.
# Season each layer lightly with saltand pepper to your taste.
# Pour remaining tomatoes on top.
# Add bay leaves.
# Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until the lamb is tender.
# Remove bay leavesand serve.
Category:Persian Meat Dishes
Category:Crockpot Recipes
Category:Stew Recipes
Category:Eggplant Recipes
Category:Green bean Recipes
Category:Lamb leg Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Potato Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes
Category:Zucchini Recipes