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Braised lamb shanks

Tender lamb shanks that are perfect for winter

6

Serves

30 mins

Prep Time

2 hrs 30 mins

Cook Time

Kathy Paterson

Recipe author

Kathy Paterson

Tender, succulent lamb shanks that fall away at the bone, this recipe is ideal for cold winter evenings with a slow cooker option for added convenience.

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Ingredients

Lamb

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4 Quality Mark lamb shanks

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3 Tbsp seasoned flour

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1 large onion

finely chopped

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1 tsp cumin seeds

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1 tsp ground coriander

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1 red chilli

deseeded and finely chopped

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pared rind of 1 small lemon

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1 cup vegetable stock

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400g can chopped tomatoes in juice

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1 cup Bottled char-grilled capsicum

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Diced

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3 Tbsp tomato paste

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2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

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1/3 tsp brown sugar

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2 garlic cloves

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1 cup orzo

Method

To Braise Lamb

To Serve

Slow Cooker Option

1

Preheat the oven to 160°C.

2

Heat a dash of oil in a large heavy based frying pan over a medium-high heat.

3

Dust lamb shanks with seasoned flour then brown all over.

4

Transfer to a casserole dish. (If you have a casserole dish that can go from stovetop-to-oven, then use that).

5

Lower the heat and add the onion and cook until just soft, 5-7 minutes.

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Add spices, chilli and lemon rind and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute.

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Add vegetable stock, tomatoes, capsicum, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar.

8

Bring to the boil, season and pour over the lamb shanks.

9

The liquid should just cover the lamb shanks.

10

Place on a tight fitting lid and place in the oven to cook for 2 hours.

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After an hour, slice garlic bulbs in half horizontally and place in a piece of foil.

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Drizzle with a little oil then wrap up tightly.

13

Place in the oven beside the lamb shanks and roast until the cloves are very soft.

14

Remove lamb shanks from the oven and add the orzo.

15

Return to the oven and cook for a further half hour.

16

The orzo should be al dente and the meat almost falling off the bone.

Nutrition Information per Serving (291g)

This nutrition analysis is based on 6 serves.

Energy

1345kJ (321 kcal)

Protein

24.2g

Total Fat

14.2g

Saturated Fat

4.5g

Carbs

22.3g

Dietary Fibre

3.8g

Sodium

334mg

Iron

2.8mg

Zinc

5.1mg

Vitamin B12

0.84µg