Name: Persian Lamb Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp turmeric; 1 tsp black pepper ((or more to taste)); 1 tsp salt ((if salt sensitive, you may want to use less and salt to taste at the end of cooking)); 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes ((omit if spice sensitive)); 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium onions, minced; 3 lbs lamb meat cut into chunks for stewing (leg meat works well, it cooks up very tender); 3 tbsp tomato paste; 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped; 4 cups steamed basmati rice for serving