Serbian Lamb And Beans

Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb dried bean, rinsed and drained
• 1 3/4 lbs smoked lamb hocks, cut into pieces
• 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons hungarian paprika
• 1 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes (optional)

Recipe

• 1 put the beans in a heavy casserole and cover with water. bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 1 hour add the smoked lamb and cook slowly, covered, for 1 hour. meanwhile, saute' the onions and garlic in oil until tender. stir in the paprika and cook for 1 minute. add the mixture to the beans and lamb; continue to cook until the beans are tender, about 40 minutes. if desired, sprinkle with hot red pepper flakes. salt and pepper to taste. the final dish should have a very thick sauce.