Heartland Lamb Stew

Ingredients

• 1-1 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3 medium onions, quartered
• 1 (16-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, cut in halves or quarters
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 cups water
• 6 medium potatoes, quartered
• 3 carrots, cut in thick slices
• 6 medium turnips, peeled and quartered

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350° F. In an oven proof pan with cover, brown lamb cubes in oil on medium high heat.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Sprinkle over lamb; stir well. Stir in onion, tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, cloves and water. Add potatoes, carrots and turnips.
4. 4
   Bake, covered, 60 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender