Nita's Lamb, Green Beans and Tomatoes

Lamb shank and onion is browned in olive oil, then cooked with fresh green beans in a tomato sauce seasoned with mint.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 273 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
• 1 ½ pounds lamb stew meat
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add lamb and onion and cook until meat is browned; stir in beans and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Stir in tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper and mint. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until cooked through and beans are tender.