LAMB SHANKS WITH ORZO

LAMB SHANKS WITH ORZO image

Yield 4-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 17

AUSTRALIAN LAMB
8 Australian lamb shanks
½ cup olive oil
4 cups carrots, diced
6 cloves garlic, diced
½ cup onions, diced
1 cup red wine
14 ounces tomatoes, canned, crushed
6 cups beef broth
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
16 ounces orzo pasta
SEASONED FLOUR
1 cup flour
½ tablespoon paprika
pinch cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper, crushed

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 475°F. 2. In a large bowl, mix seasoned flour ingredients and liberally coat shanks with it. 3. In skillet, heat olive oil and sear shanks on all sides, about 15 minutes. Remove meat from skillet, discard fat. Add carrots, garlic, onions, and sauté for 5 minutes. Deglaze pan with red wine. Return the meat to skillet. Add tomatoes and beef broth. Braise for 55 minutes. Transfer from skillet to baking dish. Add feta cheese. Bake for 35 minutes in 475°F oven. 4. Serve over cooked orzo.