Dimassi's Braised Lamb

Ingredients

1/4 cup all purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3 pounds lamb chops or shanks

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 carrots, peeled and shredded

1 large onion, sliced

1/4 pound fresh green beans, sliced

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken stock)

1/2 cup water

1 can (6 ounces) tomatoe paste

3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsely

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

Combine flour, salt and pepper; dredge meat in flour mixture. Heat olive oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Brown meat on all sides. Remove from pan and drain excess oil. Add carrots, onion, green beans and garlic. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Place vegetables in greased 13x9x2-inch pan. Arrange meat on top. Combine white wine, water, tomato paste, dill, parsley and oregano. Pour over meat and vegetables. Cover tightly and bake at 350 F for 2 hours or until meat is tender. Serve immediately.