Crock Pot Persian Lamb Stew

Ingredients for 4 servings:
1. 1 1/2 lbs lean boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes
2. 1/2 teaspoon salt
3. pepper
4. 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
5. 2 large onions, thinly sliced
6. 6 garlic cloves, minced
7. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
8. 1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
9. 1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
10. 8 ounces fresh green beans
11. 1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
12. 1 medium zucchini, cut int 1/2 inch slices
13. 5 bay leaves
14. 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:
1. Season the lamb with about half of the salt & pepper.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat& 2 tbs of oil brown the lamb and transfer the lamb, when browned, to a 3 1/2 quart crock pot.
3. Sauté the onions in the last tbs of oil until they are translucent 3-5 minutes Add the garlic& oregano, cook& stir approx 1 minute.
4. Add tomatoes and simmer, smashing the tomatoes as you stir.
5. Pour approx half of the tomatoes over the lamb in the crock pot.
6. Place potatoes in a layer on top of the tomatoes and season with salt & pepper.
7. Add a layer of green beans, then the eggplant and zucchini.
8. Season each layer lightly with salt & pepper to your taste.
9. Pour remaining tomatoes on top.
10. Add bay leaves.
11. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until the lamb is tender.
12. Remove bay leaves & serve.

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