Navarin Lamb

Description
This is a recipe I obtained from an Estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Tinsley Estate in Venus, Texas in 1987.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds lamb chops
 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
 * 1 tablespoon flour
 * 1 tablespoon tomato paste
 * 2 cups chicken stock
 * 3 slices chopped bacon
 * 2 carrots roughly chopped
 * 3 onions roughly chopped
 * 3 cloves garlic, grated
 * 1 teaspoon dried thyme
 * ¾ pound potatoes peeled and sliced

Directions

 * 1) Cook bacon, onion, carrot, garlic and thyme in pan then remove to casserole dish.
 * 2) Brown chops in olive oil then add to vegetables.
 * 3) Sprinkle flour in pan then stir in tomato paste and ½ cup water to thicken.
 * 4) Cook for 1 minute then add to casserole.
 * 5) Pour in stock then cover and bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
 * 6) Uncover and remove bones then season with salt and pepper.
 * 7) Cover top of casserole with thick layer of potatoes.
 * 8) Replace and bake 45 minutes longer.
 * 9) Remove lid then cook 30 minutes longer.