Egyptian Swiss Chard With Lamb in Tomato Sauce

This is a middle eastern type of dish. It is easy to make. We like to eat it with basmati rice on the side. It is supposed to be more of a vegetable dish, so only 2 lamb chops are used. If you want more, feel free to add one chop per person.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  shoulder lamb chops
• 1  large  bunch  green swiss chard, roughly chopped
• 4  ounces tomato sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  small onion, diced finely
• 1  large garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano

Directions

1. 1. Put oil in 3 qt heavy pot. Add onion & meat & saute for 9-10 minutes.
2. 2. Add garlic. Saute 1 minute.
3. 3. Add chard, tomato sauce and everything else.
4. 4. Add 8 oz water.
5. 5. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 1 hour.
6. 6. Remove meat, shred and add back to chard.