Lamb Stew – m. c. de marco

Ingredients

• 3 T. olive oil
• 1 ½ lbs. bone-in lamb chuck, cubed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 c. beef broth
• 1 c. red wine
• 1 tsp. thyme (or 1 T fresh)
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 c. diced sweet potatoes
• 1 c. sliced carrots
• 1 c. sliced celery
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste
• flour (optional)