Caldereta de Cordero

Ingredients

• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) lamb shoulder, cut into chunks
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1 glass white wine
• 2 cups lamb or beef stock
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• Fresh thyme, a few sprigs
• Olive oil
• Salt
• pepper
• Optional: 1 teaspoon saffron threads for color and flavor