Navarin of Lamb

Ingredients

• 675 g (1½ lb.) cubed lamb
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Irresistibles canola oil*
• 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) flour*
• 2 cups (500 mL) beef broth*
• 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) tomato paste*
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 3 pearl onions
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1 sprig parsley
• ½ turnip, cubed
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 10 green beans, cut in two
• ½ cup (125 mL) green peas*, drained
• Chopped fresh parsley to taste

preparation

1. Salt and pepper lamb. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and brown meat. Sprinkle with flour and stir in beef broth. Transfer mixture to the slow cooker.
2. Add tomato paste, sliced carrot, pearl onions, garlic and herbs. Cook on medium setting for 4 hours. Add turnip and potatoes and cook for another 30 minutes.
3. Add green beans and green peas and cook for another 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning. Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.