Lapsang Souchong Lamb Stew

Lapsang Souchong Lamb Stew


Prep Time: 30-45 minutes
Serving Size: 3/4

Ingredients

* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 lb. cubed stew meat lamb
* 1 14 oz. can of petite, diced tomatoes
* 1 T ground cumin
* 1 t coriander
* 1 basil leaf
* 1/2 t cinnamon
* 2 T ground Lapsang Souchong tea leaves
* 2/3 c red wine (optional)
* 2 large, sliced carrots
* 1 14 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained
* sea salt
* pepper
* couscous/greek pasta/basmati rice

Directions
Sauté onions, garlic and lamb for 5-10 minutes. Grind tea leaves in a mortar.
Add spices, tea, can of un-drained tomatoes, and red wine. Cook together until nice sauce forms in pan - about 15 minutes.
Add carrots and garbanzo beans and cook until carrots are tender. Add salt and pepper to taste before serving. Serve over couscous/greek pasta/basmati rice.
Can add pinenuts depending on your taste.

Lapsang Souchong tea adds a nice, smoky flavor to this dish.

Enjoy!