Mid Eastern Lamb Stew

Yield:	6 Servings
Categories:	Lamb, Soups

3	lb	Boneless lamb shoulder
2	tb	Olive oil
2		Chopped onions
3		Cloves chopped garlic
1		28 oz can whole or ground tomatoes
2	c	Sliced mushrooms
1/2	c	Dry sherry or chicken stock
1	tb	Sugar
1	ts	Each allspice, cinnamon and turmeric
1	c	Raisins