Lamb Shank With Lima Beans In the French Style Recipe

Name: Lamb Shank With Lima Beans In the French Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried baby lima beans; 4 small lamb shanks; 6 tablespoons olive oil; ⅓ cup water; 2 medium shallots, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons brandy or grappa; 2 cups good tinned whole tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaf; 4 cups white wine; Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound dried baby lima beans
4 small lamb shanks
6 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup water
2 medium shallots, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons brandy or grappa
2 cups good tinned whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaf
4 cups white wine
Salt and pepper to taste

1
To reconstitute the dried beans, soak them overnight or bring them to a boil in a pan of water, remove from heat, let soak two hours, then drain.
2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
3
Heat 4 tablespoons of the oil in a large saute pan.
4
Over medium-high heat brown the lamb on all sides, and set aside.
5
Drain the fat, and deglaze the pan with the water.
6
Set the liquid aside.
7
In a large, heavy ovenproof casserole, saute the chopped shallots in the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over a low-medium heat, until translucent.
8
Add garlic; saute for another minute.
9
Add the brandy or grappa and the tomatoes; cook over low heat for five minutes.
10
Add the bay leaf and thyme.
11
Arrange the lamb in the pan, meatier side down, add the drained beans, add the deglazing liquid from the browning pan, and pour in the wine.
12
Bring slowly to a simmering boil; reduce the heat to a simmer, and simmer five minutes.
13
Cover and bake in the oven for two hours, or cook on top of the stove for two hours, checking periodically that the liquid is at a simmer, not a rolling boil.
14
Serve one shank to a person with a cup of beans and liquid.

553

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried baby lima beans, 4 small lamb shanks, 6 tablespoons olive oil, ⅓ cup water, and more.

Yes, Lamb Shank With Lima Beans In the French Style 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.

Lamb Shank With Lima Beans In the French Style

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