Lamb Stew With Currants

A claire smith recipe from Starchefs

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 5  lbs lamb stew meat
• 2  cups  chopped onions
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped garlic
• 1⁄2 cup currants
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 tablespoon  chopped fresh thyme
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh sage
• 1  bay leaf
• 4  cups white wine
• 2  cups  orange juice
• 2  quarts rich chicken broth
• 1  cup  diced celery
• 1  cup  diced carrot

Directions

1. Seaon lamb stew meat with salt and pepper and sear in a heavy iron skillet.
2. Saute all ingredrients until wine in a deep casserole for long enough to soften onions.
3. Add the lamb pieces once they are well browned all over.
4. Add wine and orange juice and allow to reduce to 1/4
5. Add chicken stock to casserole and allow stew to simmer for an hour and a half
6. Add celery and carrots and simmer for another 15 minutes.