Lamb Stew

From the Fix-It and Forget-It Recipes for Entertaining cookbook. recipe by Dottie Schmidt Kansas City, MO.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs lamb, cubed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 2  cups water
• 3⁄4 cup red wine
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2  teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 6 -8  carrots, sliced
• 4  small onions, quartered
• 4  celery ribs, sliced
• 3  medium potatoes, diced

Directions

1. Sprinkle lamb with sugar. Brown in oil in skillet.
2. Remove lamb and place in slow cooker, reserving drippings. Stir in salt, pepper, and flour into drippings until smooth. Stir in water and wine, until smooth, stirring until broth simmers and thickens.
3. Pour into cooker. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well mixed.
4. Cover. Cook on low 8-10 hours.
5. Serve with crusty bread.