Ammitaler Schofigs (Swiss Saffron Lamb Stew)

Found online from A Taste of Switzerland by Sue Style. I haven't made this yet but posting for ZWT7. Times are approximate.

• Ready In: 1 hr 32 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs lamb, cubed
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  quart  beef stock
• 1⁄2 teaspoon saffron
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon clove, ground
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 3  tablespoons white wine

Directions

1. Season lamb with salt and pepper.
2. Then saute in oil until well browned.
3. Mix saffron into the broth and add to lamb.
4. Add onion and cloves.
5. Simmer for 1 hour.
6. Mix flour with wine and add.
7. Simmer for 15 minutes and serve.
8. Goes best with mashed potatoes.