Greek-Style Beans And Lamb - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried small white beans
1 c. onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 lb. boneless lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1 c. tomatoes, peeled and diced
lemon juice to taste
fresh parsley to taste

Preparation

Soak beans, drain and rinse.
Add 6 cups fresh water; cover and simmer about 1 hour or until nearly tender.
Drain.
In Dutch oven or heavy kettle, saute onion in olive oil.
Add lamb and brown on all sides.
Add beans, 1 1/4 cups water and seasonings. Simmer, covered, for 45 minutes.
Add tomatoes and 1/4 cup chopped parsley.
Additional water may be added, if necessary.
Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes longer or until beans and lamb are tender.
Sprinkle with lemon juice; garnish with additional chopped parsley.
Serves 6.