Wash Day Stew

mandagirl's Note:

This is an Iranian recipe. In Iran this would be made on wash day. (Prepared early in the morning and cooked slowly all day over hot coals.) I've modernized it a bit, adding chicken broth in place of the water and canned tomatoes instead of fresh. The original recipe is strained and stuffed into pita bread. I serve it with the liquid and pita bread on the side.

• Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 lbs lean lamb, cubed
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can small white beans, drained
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in crock pot.
2. Cover and cook on high 6-7 hours.