Lovely Lamb Fricassee

Makes 8 servings

Carrots are a great source of vitamin A, an essential part of a dog's diet. Vitamin A is also found in dairy products, fish liver oil, liver, and other vegetables. Signs of vitamin A deficiency in dogs include poor-quality hair and skin, retarded growth, and night blindness. This dish freezes beautifully; it will keep for 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.

4 tablespoons flour
1 pound lamb, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups minced carrots
1 1/2 cups peas
1 1/2 cups corn
1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped baby red potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups beef broth
3 tablespoons tomato paste

1. Put the flour in a bowl and dredge the lamb pieces in the flour. Shake off the excess and set the meat aside.

2. In a large stockpot, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the lamb and brown on all sides, about 5 to 10
    minutes.

3. Add the carrots, peas, corn, potatoes, and salt and saute for 5 minutes.

4. Add the beef broth, whisk in the tomato paste, and bring to a boil. Once it is boiling, turn the temperature way
    down, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.

5. Let cool and serve.