Lamb Shanks Frenchie Recipe

Name: Lamb Shanks Frenchie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (1-pound) lamb shanks; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided; Cooking spray; 1 1/2 cups water, divided; 6 small peeled sweet potatoes, each cut lengthwise into 4 wedges; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3 cups chopped red bell pepper; 2 cups chopped onion; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup tomato paste; 2 cups dry red wine; 1 1/2 cups (1/2-inch-thick) sliced celery; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 tablespoon water; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 8 cups torn kale (about 1 bunch)

Servings: persons

3 (1-pound) lamb shanks
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups water, divided
6 small peeled sweet potatoes, each cut lengthwise into 4 wedges
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cups chopped red bell pepper
2 cups chopped onion
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup tomato paste
2 cups dry red wine
1 1/2 cups (1/2-inch-thick) sliced celery
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
8 cups torn kale (about 1 bunch)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Trim fat from lamb. Sprinkle lamb with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Place lamb in a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Add 1/2 cup water. Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove the lamb from oven; cool. Remove meat from bones and chop; discard bones, fat, and gristle. Add 1 cup water to roasting pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure. Pour drippings into bag, and let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into a bowl, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat. Reserve lamb broth.
3
Place potatoes on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes or until tender.
4
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion, and saute 1 minute. Stir in thyme, cloves, and garlic; saute 1 1/2 minutes. Add paste; saute 5 minutes or until paste begins to brown, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, celery, crushed red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
5
Combine 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch. Add lamb, reserved lamb broth, and cornstarch mixture to bell pepper mixture. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring occasionally.
6
Steam the kale, covered, for 6 minutes or until tender.
7
Divide 2/3 cup kale evenly among 6 plates. Arrange 4 potato wedges on kale. Top wedges with 1 1/3 cups lamb mixture.

622

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (1-pound) lamb shanks, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided, Cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Lamb Shanks Frenchie 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.

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Lamb Shanks Frenchie

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