Crock Pot Persian Lamb Stew

==Description==
Category:Persian Recipes
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===
* 1 1/2 lbs lean boneless leg of Lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes 
* 1/2 teaspoon salt 
* pepper 
* 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided) 
* 2 large onions, thinly sliced 
* 6 cloves garlic, minced 
* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 
* 1 (14 ounces) can whole tomatoes, drained 
* 1 large Potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 
* 8 ounces fresh green beans 
* 1 small Eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 
* 1 medium zucchini, cut int 1/2 inch slices 
* 5 bay leaves 
* 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 
===Directions===
* Season the Lamb with about half of the salt& pepper. 
* In a skillet over medium-high heat& 2 tbs of oil brown the Lamb and transfer the Lamb, when browned, to a 3 1/2 quart crockpot. 
* Saute the onions in the last tbs of oil until they are transluscent 3-5 minutes Add the garlic& oregano, cook& stir apprx 1 minute. 
* Add tomatoes and simmer, smashing the tomatoes as you stir. 
* Our apprx half of the tomatoes over the Lamb in the crockpot. 
* Place potatoes in a layer on top of the tomatoes and season with salt& pepper. 
* Add a layer of green beans, then the Eggplant and zucchini. 
* Season each layer lightly with salt& 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 leaves& serve.
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==See also==
Category: Persian Meat Dishes Category:Meat Dishes Category:Recipes
Category:oregano Recipes
Category:parsley Recipes
category:Potato Recipes
category:garlic Recipes
category:green bean Recipes
category:bay leaf Recipes
category:olive oil Recipes
category:zucchini Recipes
category:Eggplant Recipes
category:tomato Recipes
category:pepper Recipes
category:garlic Recipes
category:Onion Recipes
category:salt Recipes
category:meal Recipes
category:Lamb Recipes
category:oil Recipes