Nita's Lamb, Green Beans and Tomatoes

21 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 1 hr
Ready In: 1 hr 20 min

“This is a delicious recipe that I grew up on. You gotta try it!” - by SCARYLIZ

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds lamb stew meat
1 large onion, chopped
2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves

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Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add lamb and onion and cook until meat is browned; stir in beans and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper and mint. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until cooked through and beans are tender.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
273 cal
14%

Fat
8.9 g
14%

Carbs
25.1 g
8%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (21)

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Esmee

Oct. 6, 2002

"What a great way to prepare lamb. Quick, easy and delicious. I didn't have any tomato sauce so instead I substituted two 14.5 oz cans of Italian Style Stewed Tomatoes for the Tomato Sauce and Water an..." See mored it turned out great. I served it with rice pilaf."

Joyousfreee

May. 5, 2008

"We wanted to give this one ten stars! I used 2 cans of tomatoes and a can of beef stock instead of water, which gave it almost a stew consistency. I had mine over brown rice, but hubby and son ladeled..." See more it into bowls with the Light Wheat Rolls from this site. Fresh mint (out of the yard, since we had it) was the key. Thanks for sharing this one!"

HELCHA

Nov. 1, 2005

"This recipe is very easy to make and very delicious too! The only thing I would suggest is to adjust the amount of green beans to your own liking. Thanks for a new quick meal!..." See more"

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