LAMB KOKKINISTO (with tomatoes and wine)

Serves 6-8 persons.

Ingredients

• 1280gr (1 oke) lamb,
• 1/2 glass wine,
• 4-5 sieved tomatoes,
• 1 onion,
• aromatic vegetables (carrots, celery, onions, leeks),
• Thyme,
• salt, pepper,
• olive oil.

Method

1. Cut the meat into big pieces and put into a deep dish.
2. Cover it with a little oil and wine, add the aromatic vegetables, cut into small pieces, and marinate it in this sauce for 2-3 hours.
3. Drain the meat well and saute it in hot oil.
4. Drain it well again and put it into a cooking pot with a little broth or water.
5. Bring the pot to the fire and leave the meat to cook.
6. Add wine, the vegetables, Thyme, tomatoes, a bit of broth.
7. Leave to simmer until well done.
8. If you want it to have a red colour, add diluted tomato paste.
9. Season with salt and pepper and serve with potatoes covered in Mint and boiled vegetables.