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TAS KEBABI (Braised Lamb in Tomato Sauce), Turkish

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. lamb (shoulder, leg or shanks)
• 1 No. 2 can tomatoes
• 2 tbsp, butter
• 1 level tap. oregano
• 2 large onions, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Instructions

Remove all bones, gristle and as much of the fat as possible from meat. Cut lamb into 1 inch cubes. Cook in butter until browned. Add onions and brown, then add tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring this to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. This is usually served with tomato pilaf.

Contributed by Mrs. V. Dag, 1950

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