LAMB SHANKS WITH OREGANO AND FETA

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Make and share this Lamb Shanks with Oregano and Feta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cpaman

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 lamb shanks
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
3 medium onions, thinly sliced
6 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves or 2 tablespoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 (28 ounce) can peeled tomatoes, chopped,with juice
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Trim any excess fat from shanks, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a stockpot over high heat.
  • Add shanks, turning requently to brown all sides.
  • Remove from the pot and reserve.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add the onions, stirring until golden brown, about 7 to 10 minues.
  • Add the stock, oregano leaves, cayenne, and tomatoes with juice.
  • Scrape the bits off the bottom of the pan to release the flavor.
  • Add the shanks back to the pan.
  • (If the shanks are not completely covered by liquid, add enough water to cover.) Bring to boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 2.
  • 5 hours.
  • The shanks are done when the meat is practically falling off the bone.
  • To serve, arrange 1 shank per person in your favorite bowls.
  • Sprinkle with feta cheese and top with the onions and the sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

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