Lamb and Date Stew

== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* 1 to 2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
* 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
* 1 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 pounds of boneless leg of Lamb (or Beef or camel meat) cut into 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces (or four pounds of meat with bones)
* 2 Tablespoon olive oil
* 2 large onions, chopped
* 3 cloves of garlic, minced
* 2 large cans of beef broth (14 1/2 ounces each; or Beef bouillon with water)
* 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
* 2 Tablespoons cold water
* 1 cup of pitted dates
* cooked white rice
* 1/4 cup of toasted slivered almonds (optional)
== Directions ==
# In a mixing bowl combine the spices and salt. Coat the meat with the seasoning mixture. In a large, heavy skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meat, in the hot oil. Add onions and garlic, and stir to combine. Pour the broth over all.
# Bring to a boil. Then, cover and simmer on the lowest heat for a couple of hours or till the meat is tender. Skim fat from the surface of the juices. Stir cornstarch into the cold water; add to meat in the pan and stir.
# Add the dates, and stir to combine. Cover and simmer another 15 minutes or till mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly. (This recipe is also delicious when made in a crockery cooker.)
# Serve hot over white rice and garnish with toasted almonds.
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