5 Ingredients Persian Lamb Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp turmeric
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 medium onions, minced
• 1 - 2 tablespoons pepper
• Sea salt to taste
• 3 lbs lamb meat cut into chunks for stewing (leg meat works well, it cooks up very tender)
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
• 4 cups steamed basmati rice for serving