Braised Lamb Shanks With Tzatziki And Tomato Salad

Name: Braised Lamb Shanks With Tzatziki And Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup light olive oil; 6 None lamb shanks, french trimmed; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 large carrot, coarsely chopped; 1 stick celery, trimmed and finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 cup pearl barley; 1/2 cup dried brown lentils; 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 4 medium plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; None None Pita bread, to serve; None None FOR THE TZATZIKI; 1 small cucumber ,peeled, seeded and finely grated; 1 cup yogurt; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint

Servings: persons

1/3 cup light olive oil
6 None lamb shanks, french trimmed
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
1 stick celery, trimmed and finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup dry white wine
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup dried brown lentils
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 medium plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
None None Pita bread, to serve
None None FOR THE TZATZIKI
1 small cucumber ,peeled, seeded and finely grated
1 cup yogurt
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint

1
Preheat the oven to 250u00b0F.
2
Heat oil in a Dutch oven on high heat. Cook lamb, in batches, until browned all over. Remove from pan.
3
Add onion, carrot and celery to same pan on low heat. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add garlic, stock, wine, tomato paste, barley, lentils, chickpeas and thyme; bring to a boil. Return lamb to pan; cover. Cook in oven for 2 hours. Stir in 1 cup water; cover. Cook in oven for 1 hour or until lamb is almost falling off the bone. Season to taste.
4
Meanwhile, combine tomato, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and half the parsley in a medium bowl. Season to taste.
5
For the tzatziki, squeeze excess liquid from cucumber. Combine cucumber with remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Season to taste.
6
Serve lamb topped with tomato salad and tzatziki. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve with warmed or grilled pita bread.

1166

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* 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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup light olive oil, 6 None lamb shanks, french trimmed, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 large carrot, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Braised Lamb Shanks With Tzatziki And Tomato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!