LAMB SHANKS

INGREDIENTS

- 3 lamb shanks

- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 

- 2 chopped onions 

- 1 chopped clove garlic 

- ¼ tablespoon thyme 

- ½ tablespoon ground oregano 

- 1 teaspoon fennel seed 

- ½ tablespoon paprika 

- ½ cup chicken broth

- ¼ cup vinegar 

- ¾ cup tomato paste 

- Sprig of rosemary

- Dash of coarse salt 

- Dash of black ground pepper 

PREP TIME: 15 MIN

BAKING TIME: 130 MIN

PREPARATION

We start by seasoning the lamb shanks with coarse salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan, seal the meat on both sides, once it’s ready remove and place in an ovenproof dish. Next, we will add 2 chopped onions to the same pan we have just used for the lamb, just leave them there until they are golden brown, add ¼ tablespoon of thyme, ½ tablespoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds, ½ tablespoon of paprika, ½ cup chicken broth, add ¼ cup of vinegar and ¾ cup of tomato paste, mix all together, cook for a few minutes. Once it’s ready, add this mix on top of the lamb shanks and one sprig of rosemary, cover with a aluminum foil  and bake at 300°F for 1 hour, after this time turn the lamb shanks and with a help of a spoon pour the juices over the lamb, cover and cook for 1 more hour, after this time turn the lambs shanks again, pour the juices over the meat again and cook for 10 more minutes uncovered, it’s ready!

Enjoy!

TIPS

• You can pair this dish with mashed potatoes, salad or white rice. 

• You can use homemade tomato paste as well.

• Use heat resistant  gloves to remove the dish from the oven.

• REmember to uncover the lamb for the last 10’ as it will help to give it a browned top.