Braised Lamb with White Beans

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Drain the water from the beans.

   Step 2

   Cover the beans, bouquet garni, onion, and carrot completely with water in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

   Step 3

   Meanwhile, put the lamb in a large bowl and sprinkle with the salt, pepper, sugar, and flour.

   Step 4

   Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the seasoned lamb, and brown it over medium heat.

   Step 5

   Add the beans, bouquet garni, onion, and carrot and their liquid to the lamb.

   Step 6

   Add the white wine, tomato paste, tomatoes, and garlic. Bring to a boil.

   Step 7

   Cover and simmer until the liquid has been reduced and all the ingredients are tender.

   Step 8

   Discard the bouquet garni.