Lamb, Pepper and Tomato Casserole

Ingredients for the Lamb, Pepper and Tomato Casserole

Preparing fresh orange juice for the Lamb, Pepper and Tomato Casserole

Preparing the lamb for the Lamb, Pepper and Tomato Casserole

Preparing tomatoes and peppers for the Lamb, Pepper and Tomato Casserole

All the ingredients for the casserole ready to go into the oven

The cooked Lamb, Pepper and Tomato Casserole . this is the recipe for this casserole.

Ingredients

1 lb--3 cups of lean lamb cut into small cubes

2 tablespoons of flour to toss the cubed lamb

plastic bag

1 teaspoon of ground cloves

1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

2 tablespoons of olive oil

2 onions sliced

4 garlic cloves finely cut

4 oranges, the juice of 2 and the peeled segments of 2

Stock either homemade or use Swiss organic

3 red peppers sliced

1 yellow pepper sliced

4 large tomatoes cut into 1/4s

salt and pepper

Method

Mix the ground cloves with the flour

Toss the lamb in the flour and spice mixture in a plastic bag

Heat some olive oil in a frying pan and fry the meat in small quantities, Place into a casserole dish.

Add more olive oil to the pan and fry on a medium heat the garlic and onions for 5 mins and add to the casserole.

Add the cut peppers and tomatoes to the casserole dish

Add the orange juice

Add some stock,but not to completely cover the casserole about 1/2 pint. The vegetables release some water so too much stock and the end result is too wet, see the picture above

Cook at gas 5--375F--190C for 2 hours

Serve with roast vegetables and steamed greens, mashed sweet potatoes. couscous or rice

Garnish with fresh chopped green coriander or lemon balm or parsley

Variations

Substitute cooked beans frozen or canned such as haricot, borloti, flageolot,black eye for a vegetarian or vegan version of this casserole.

For a spicy version add a chopped chili with the garlic and onions.

This Lamb, Pepper and Tomato Casserole is light , tasty and fresh for summer or spring.

Thanks for reading and check out the archives for lots more casseroles to make for your families.

Crazycupcakes

Lancashire Hotpot Casserole Recipe

Lancashire hotpot is a traditional casserole which originates in my county. There are variations on this casserole but the basic idea is similar. It consists of a lamb sauce layered with potatoes.
This recipe is one I like.
Ingredients
1 shoulder of lamb with the meat removed from the bone and chopped into bite sized chunks. I like to remove chunks of fat and leave lean meat
2 onions diced
1 pint-500ml stock, use homemade or a lamb stock cube
1 teaspoon of thyme
salt and pepper
2 cloves of chopped garlic
1 teaspoon of Worcester sauce
1 tablespoon of olive oil
6 large potatoes peeled and cut into slices
Method
Put the oil into a frying pan, heat and fry the onions till they are cooked and brown. Add the lamb chunks and fry till brown. Add the garlic, worcester sauce, salt, pepper, thyme and stock. In a casserole dish put half of the meat sauce, cover with a layer of half the potatoes, cover with the rest of the meat sauce and cover with the potato slices. If the casserole is to dry add a few more tablespoons of stock. Cover with foil and the casserole lid. Cook at gas 5, 190C or 375F for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the lid and foil. Drizzle some olive oil over the potatoes and cook for 1/2 hour without a lid to brown the potatoes


The meat sauce
Layers of potatoes
The casserole is good with peas.
Enjoy