Middle Eastern-Style Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern-Style Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 large lamb shanks (or 8 small); 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes; fresh coriander leaves, to serve; Greek yogurt, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large lamb shanks (or 8 small)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon turmeric
3 cups chicken stock
1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes
fresh coriander leaves, to serve
Greek yogurt, to serve

1
Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shanks and cook, turning for 5 minutes or until brown. Remove to a plate.
2
Add the onion and garlic, and cook gently for about 5 minutes or until soft.
3
Add the spices and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
4
Return the lamb shanks to the saucepan with the tomatoes and stock, and bring to the boil.
5
Reduce the heat to a medium-low simmer and cook for one hour covered.
6
Uncover and cook a further 30 minutes or until the lamb is tender.
7
Remove the lamb and keep warm, increase the heat under the saucepan to high and bring the stock mixture to the boil.
8
Boil, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until the sauce thickens (it WILL happen and is much nicer than a flour thickened sauce!).
9
Sprinkle with fresh coriander leaves and serve with yogurt on the side.

767

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 large lamb shanks (or 8 small), 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern-Style 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.

Middle Eastern-Style Lamb Shanks

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