Lamb Casserole
(Kuzu Guvec)

Turkish food is regarded as one of the world's great cuisines. Travelers from around the world are discovering Turkey, and dining well. The Mediterranean diet has long been  considered a healthy diet to follow. 

Ingredients

2 pounds	Lamb, cut into 1" cubes
3 each	Tomatoes, Large, peeled & cut into 1/8 wedges
1 each	Medium Sized Eggplant, peel & slice crosswise
1/4 lb	Okra,  tops trimmed
2 each	Zucchini, slice into 1/4" coins
3 each	Green Peppers, Cut into 1/8ths
2 each	Medium Spanish Onions, rough chopped, 1/2"
1/2 pound	Green Beans, trimmed
2 each	Garlic Cloves, crushed and chopped
2 Tablespoons	Butter
1/2 cup	Water
2 each	Bay Leaves
2 each	Medium Potatoes, sliced crosswise 1/4" to 3/8"
2 each	Salt & Pepper to taste
2 Tablespoons	Butter, dollop on top of casserole

  
  
Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sauté onions and garlic in butter in a large pot. Add meat, sauté for 15 minutes. Add water and bay leaves. cover, simmer until the meat is tender. Transfer the meat mix into a casserole. Arrange potatoes in a layer on top of the meat then, place remaining vegetables in layers over the potatoes. Add salt and pepper, dot with butter, cover and bake in a medium 350 degree oven until vegetables are tender. Serve hot as a main course with pilaf and salad. (Serves 6)

Olive oil may be substituted for the butter.

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