Stuffed Lamb (my recipe) (Cordero mechado)
by Rosario Candia
(Santa Cruz - Bolivia )
Ingredients:
• 1 boneless leg of lamb
• 1 green pepper
• 1 red pepper
• 4 carrots
• 3 onions
• 3 slices of bacon cut into strips
• 1/2 liter of water
• Salt to taste
• Grind garlic, mustard, cumin, lemon or vinegar
Preparation:
- Choose a leg of lamb that will be cut with the knife to fill with chopped vegetables and bacon, which will also be seasoned.
- Season to taste. FRY in skillet to seal and then put it in a pot of water pressure until the lamb is cooked.
- Place the leg to the oven and Brown, bathing with juice so it doesn't dry out. Before removing cut into pieces and let a few more moments
- Serve with vegetables accompanied with brown potatoes in the oven and green salad.
This is a typical recipe of Bolivia.

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