Ingredients
1
pound fresh okra, stems trimmed at top
1
1/2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1
large green bell pepper, diced
Directions
1.
Combine okra and vinegar in medium bowl; toss to coat. Let stand 30 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in heavy Dutch oven over high heat. Season lamb with allspice, salt and pepper. Working in batches, add lamb to Dutch oven and brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer lamb to bowl. Add onion and green pepper to same pot, reduce heat to medium and sauté until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Mix in tomato paste. Return lamb and any collected juices to pot. Add enough water barely to cover lamb mixture and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer stew 30 minutes. Add okra mixture; cover and simmer until lamb and okra are tender, about 15 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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