Greek Lamb Stew With Egg And Lemon Sauce

Serves: 5

Keyon Hand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

57

Spice

58

Sweetness

46

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

1 large

Onion (sliced)

6 cups

Chicken Stock

2 cups

Water

5 large

Egg

Directions:

1

In a casserole combine the lamb with enough water to cover, bring to a boil, skimming, and simmer 5 minutes

2

Drain

3

In a casserole set over moderate heat, heat oil until hot

4

Add onion, celery and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are softened

5

Add stock, water, cheesecloth bag, marjoram, reserved lamb and salt to taste

6

Bring liquid to a boil and simmer, partially covered, for 1 1/2 hours

7

Transfer lamb to a platter and strain cooking liquid

8

Return lamb and cooking liquid to casserole, bring liquid to a boil and add artichokes

9

Simmer, partially covered, 20 to 25 minutes, or until lamb and artichokes are tender

10

In a bowl whisk eggs until thick and light

11

Whisk in lemon juice and 1 cup of hot stock, a little at a time

12

Add egg mixture to casserole and simmer over moderately low heat, stirring, until lightly thickened

13

Do not boil

14

Before serving stir in fresh dill