Mid Eastern Lamb Stew

Ingredients:

3 lb Boneless lamb shoulder

2 tb Olive oil

2 Chopped onions

3 Cloves chopped garlic

1 28 oz can whole or ground

-tomatoes 2 c Sliced mushrooms

1/2 c Dry sherry or chicken stock

1 tb Sugar

1 ts Each allspice, cinnamon and

-turmeric 1 c Raisins salt and pepper parsley for garnish (optional)

Trim excess fat from lamb.

Cut meat into 1 inch cubes.

Brown lamb in oil 5 min or until browned.

Stir in onions and garlic.

Cover and cook 3-5 min until onions are soft.

Stir in all but salt , pepper, raisins and parsley.

Bring to a boil, them reduce heat and simmer covered approx. 40 min. or until reasonably tender.

Add raisins and simmer 10-20 min more.

Add salt pepper and parsley before serving.