Lamb L'Arabique Recipe

Name: Lamb L'Arabique
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 pounds lamb shanks; 1 large onion, quartered; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 6 cups roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained; 1 cup cooked lentils; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon finely chopped green chile peppers; 1 dash hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds lamb shanks
1 large onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic, chopped
6 cups roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 cup cooked lentils
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon finely chopped green chile peppers
1 dash hot pepper sauce

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute lamb shanks until lightly browned, then remove them from skillet and place in a deep casserole dish. Saute onion and garlic in skillet until tender, then stir in tomatoes, chickpeas and lentils. Season mixture with cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, chile peppers and hot pepper sauce. Mix well and allow flavors to blend over medium heat, for about 3 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3
Remove browned shanks from casserole for a moment; transfer vegetable mixture from skillet to casserole dish, then replace shanks on top of vegetable mixture.
4
Cover dish and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 2 hours, or until lamb is cooked through and receding from the bone.

934

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Fat

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 2 pounds lamb shanks, 1 large onion, quartered, 4 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lamb L'Arabique 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!

Lamb L'Arabique

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