Lamb Stew with Spring Vegetables

Browning and Cooking

Heat the oil in a pan or flameproof casserole and sauté the meat till brown. Remove and set aside. Add the onion, carrots and celery and continue browning. Add the tomato purée, and sprinkle in the flour. Add the garlic, sugar and herbs. Return the meat to the pan, season and pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a slow simmer, cover