Pilav Kuzulu

Ingredients

• 3 each tomatoes peeled
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 each onions chopped
• 2 pounds lamb cubed
• 1 x salt and black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 3 tablespoons raisins
• seedless
• 1 each green bell peppers sliced
• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
• 1/4 cup parsley leaves chopped
• 3 cups beef stock

Instructions

1. Prepare in a 5 qt.
2. dutch oven that can be placed in an oven.
3. Heat oil, add onion and fry until soft and golden.
4. Add lamb and brown on all sides.
5. Add salt, pepper and cinnamon.
6. Add tomatoes, pine nuts, raisins and green pepper, cover and simmer for 10 min.
7. Add the rice and fry for 2 min.
8. Add parsley, and broth.
9. Cook over moderate heat until all the liquid has been absorbed and small holes appear on the surface of the rice.
10. Place casserole in a preheated 300 degree oven for approx.
11. 30 min.