Baked Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Baked Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 lamb shanks; 2 medium onions, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 8 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (or the equivalent, canned); 1 teaspoon oregano; 2 cups hot water; 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 lamb shanks
2 medium onions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (or the equivalent, canned)
1 teaspoon oregano
2 cups hot water
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Put the oil in a baking dish, add the lamb shanks, turn to coat evenly and bake 30 minutes, turning once.
3
Combine the onions with the allspice, nutmeg, salt and pepper, mix well, and spoon the mixture on top of the lamb shanks.
4
Combine the tomatoes with the oregano and spoon on top of the onion mixture.
5
Carefully pour the water around the shanks.
6
Turn the oven to 400 degrees and bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender, basting occasionally.
7
If the dish begins to dry out, add more hot water.
8
Add chickpeas to the juices 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time.
9
Mix everything gently and spoon some sauce over each shank when serving.

498

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 lamb shanks, 2 medium onions, sliced, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, and more.

Yes, Baked Lamb Shanks falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Lamb Shanks

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Variations & substitutions

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