RED WINE AND HERB LAMB SHANKS

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From a cooking feature in our Sunday newspaper of Donna Hay recipes. It is suitable to freeze and there are 2 recipes to use the meat which are recipe #427809 and recipe #427810

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 3h

Yield 8 shanks, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 (250 g) lamb shanks
2 leeks (trimmed and sliced)
1 onion (brown, sliced)
6 garlic cloves
6 sprigs thyme
6 sprigs oregano
2 tablespoons plain flour
2 cups red wine (500ml)
4 cups beef stock (1 litre)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C.
  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over high heat and cook the shanks, in batches, for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned, set aside.
  • Add the leeks, onion, garlic, thyme and oregano to the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes and then add the wine and stock and bring to the boil and then return the shanks and cover with aluminium foil or tight fitting lid.
  • Place in the oven and roast for 2 1/2 hours, turning every 30 minutes.
  • Serve with polenta or mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.
  • TO FREEZE - shred meat of the bone and divide the meat and sauce into 4 portions and place in zip-lock bags or airtight containers and freeze for up to 3 months. TO DEFROST - place in the refrigerator overnight and allow to thaw completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 225, Sodium 616.7, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 68.3

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