Stracotto Doagnello with Olives and Orange Recipe

Name: Stracotto Doagnello with Olives and Orange
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 boneless leg of lamb (about 4 pounds), butterflied open; 4 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 2 medium red onions, chopped into 1/2 inch dice; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and whole; 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed; 2 oranges, quartered, seeded and sliced into 1/4 inch quarter moons; 1 cup Tuscan olives, or Picholines; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 cup Chianti; 1 cup basic tomato sauce, recipe follows; BASIC TOMATO SAUCE; 1 Spanish onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 3 ounces virgin olive oil; 4 tablespoons fresh thyme (or 2 tablespoons dried); 1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded; 2 28 -ounce cans of tomatoes, crushed and mixed well with their juices; Salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 boneless leg of lamb (about 4 pounds), butterflied open
4 tablespoons virgin olive oil
2 medium red onions, chopped into 1/2 inch dice
4 cloves garlic, peeled and whole
2 anchovy fillets, rinsed
2 oranges, quartered, seeded and sliced into 1/4 inch quarter moons
1 cup Tuscan olives, or Picholines
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup Chianti
1 cup basic tomato sauce, recipe follows
BASIC TOMATO SAUCE
1 Spanish onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3 ounces virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh thyme (or 2 tablespoons dried)
1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded
2 28 -ounce cans of tomatoes, crushed and mixed well with their juices
Salt, to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Trim most of the fat from the lamb and season with salt and pepper.
3
In a heavy bottomed Dutch oven (at least 6 quarts), heat olive oil until smoking.
4
Brown lamb on both sides until dark golden brown and remove.
5
Add onions, garlic, anchovies and orange pieces and cook until softened, scraping the casserole bottom with a wooden spoon to loosen the brown bits.
6
Add olives, orange juice, wine and tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
7
Add lamb, lower heat to a simmer and cook 70 minutes, or until fork tender.
8
Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat until translucent, but not brown (about 10 minutes).
9
Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more.
10
Add the tomatoes.
11
Bring to a boil, lower the heat to just bubbling, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.
12
Season with salt to taste.
13
Serve immediately, or set aside for further use.
14
The sauce may be refrigerated for up to one week or frozen for up to 6 months.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 boneless leg of lamb (about 4 pounds), butterflied open, 4 tablespoons virgin olive oil, 2 medium red onions, chopped into 1/2 inch dice, 4 cloves garlic, peeled and whole, and more.

Yes, Stracotto Doagnello with Olives and Orange 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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Stracotto Doagnello with Olives and Orange

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