Filled lizard in the oven

The oven stuffed lizard is an option for a striking flavor and sophisticated presentation, ideal for a family lunch or a special dinner with friends.Let's go to the recipe!

#### Ingredients:
- 1 piece of lizard approximately 1.5 kg
- 200 g of bacon in strips
- 1 large carrot cut into sticks
- 1 red pepper cut into strips
- 100 g of green olives
- 3 chopped garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons of mustard
-Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 2 sliced ​​medium onions
- 1 cup of dry white wine
- 2 cups (tea) of broth
- Bay leaves
- Rosemary branch

#### Preparation Mode:

1. ** Preparation of the lizard: **
- With a long, sharp knife, make an incision in the center of the lizard piece, forming a tunnel along the entire length of the meat.Be careful not to pierce the sides.
- Season the inside and outside of the piece with salt, pepper and minced garlic.

2. ** Filling: **
- Mustard inside the tunnel in the lizard.
- Stuff the lizard with the strips of bacon, carrots, peppers and olives.Use a pitcher or the cable of a wooden spoon to compact the filling well inside the meat.

3. ** Seal the meat: **
- In a large pan, heat the oil and select the meat on all sides until golden.This process is fast, about 2 minutes on the side.

4. ** Bake: **
- Transfer the lizard to a baking dish, add the sliced ​​onions around the meat along with the wine, broth, bay leaves and the rosemary branch.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake preheated to 180 ° C for about 2 hours.After this time, remove the foil and leave in the oven for another 30 minutes to brown.

5. ** Finishing and Service: **
- Remove from oven and let the meat rest for about 10 minutes before cutting.This helps the juices to redistribute, making the lizard more juicy.
- Fatie and serve accompanied by the baked onions and, if desired, with a little of the sauce formed in the baking dish.

This dish combines perfectly with a puree of potatoes or a green salad.Enjoy!