Mediterranean Lamb and Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup(s) water
• 1 tablespoon(s) chopped preserved lemon (optional, but tasty)
• 1 teaspoon(s) cumin
• 1 pound(s) lamb, cubed (¾ - 1 inch cubes)
• 1 teaspoon(s) salt, (in addition to salt and pepper for uncooked lamb cubes)
• 6 kalamata or other flavorful olives, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• + 8 more ingredients
• • 2 onions, sliced or chopped
  • 4 clove(s) garlic, or to taste
  • 1 cup(s) long grain rice, preferably brown
  • 1 teaspoon(s) turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon(s) ginger
  • 1 teaspoon(s) paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon(s) cinnamon or allspice
  • 1 cup(s) dry wine

Trim any large areas of fat from the meat and salt and pepper lightly. In a heavy skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil and brown lamb (if using already cooked lamb, skip this step). Remove lamb and set aside. Remove all but 2 - 3 tablespoons fat from the pan. If less than 2 tablespoons remains, add mo...

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