Hawaiian Lamb

Total Time: 1 hr 42 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 2 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lbs lamb steak, cut into 1-inch cubes, fat trimmed
• salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 2 stalks celery, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, including juice

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil.
• 2 add in lamb and brown on all sides (about 10 minutes).
• 3 season with salt and pepper; transfer to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• 4 add remaining oil to skillet (if needed); add in vegetables; saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until tender.
• 5 transfer to casserole dish.
• 6 in a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water until blended.
• 7 add the soy sauce, vinegar, and pineapple chunks w/ juice to the skillet; add in cornstarch mixture and stir for about 2 minutes or until thickened.
• 8 pour over meat and vegetables in the casserole dish; mix well.
• 9 bake, uncovered, in a 350° oven for about 45 minutes or until bubbly; adjust seasoning if needed.
• 10 serve over hot cooked rice or noodles.