Lamb Stew with Barley and Mint

[Jherrith]

Well, we do like lamb hmmm

[thelufias]

Nope......Not for me LOL

[DarkAngel]

Lamb Stew with Barley and Mint

Prep Time:    20 minutes    
Cook Time:    8 hours
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb Lamb, stew meat, lean, raw, 1/4" trim
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup fresh chopped onion
4 medium garlic cloves , minced
2 1/2 cup chicken broth, low sodium
14 1/2 oz canned unsalted diced tomatoes
1/2 cup barley, pearl
1/4 cup white wine , dry (optional)
2 tbsp fresh dill weed , snipped (or 1-1/2 tsp dried)
1 pinch salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
10 oz roasted red peppers with brine , drained and thinly sliced (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/4 cup fresh peppermint , snipped


Directions
1 Remove excess fat from meat. Cut meat into 1" pieces.
2 In large skillet, heat oil over high. Add half of lamb and cook until browned. Transfer meat to a 3-1/2 to 5 quart slow cooker.
3 Return skillet to heat. Cook remaining meat, onion, garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain fat. Add meat and vegetable to meat in cooker.
4 Add broth, undrained tomatoes, barley, wine, if desired, and dried dill, salt, and black pepper.
5 Cover and cook on low heat setting for 8 to 10 hours, or on high heat setting for 4 to 5 hours. Before serving, add roasted peppers, fresh mint, and if using, the fresh dill. Stir to mix well.