Rustic Lamb Stew – Sweet July

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbsp dark brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
• 1 medium-size red onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium parsnips (3.5 ounces each), peeled and chopped
• 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
• 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced San Marzano tomatoes
• 1 fresh bay leaf