Greek Lamb Gigantes Plaki
A hearty and flavorful Greek dish made with lamb and giant beans in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Lamb shoulder
- ●2 cups Gigantes beans
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●28 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
- ●1 cup Rich tomato sauce
- ●1/4 cup Fresh parsley
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
- ●2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the lamb shoulder with salt and black pepper.
- 3
In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the lamb shoulder until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove the lamb from the pot and set it aside.
- 6
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the gigantes beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce to the pot.
- 8
Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 9
Return the lamb to the pot and cover it with a lid.
- 10
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and braise the lamb for 2 1/2 hours, or until tender.
- 11
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 12
Stir in the fresh parsley and serve the lamb and gigantes beans hot.