WYOMING LAMB STEW

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This satisfying stew was recommended to me by Jackie Palm, whose area ranch ships out several thousand head of lambs. Even though my husband, Randy, and I are "empty nesters," I always make a big batch of this flavorful stew with its rich gravy. Since we have a busy cattle ranch and I also substitute-teach, leftovers always come in handy - Sandra Ramsey, Elk Mountain, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

5 bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 lamb shanks (about 6 pounds)
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 medium onions, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings. Reserve bacon for garnish; refrigerate., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper; add lamb shanks, one at a time and shake to coat. In bacon drippings, brown shanks on all sides; drain. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. , Cover and bake until the meat is very tender, 2 to 2-1/2 hours. Skim fat. Garnish with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569 calories, Fat 31g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 1423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 49g protein.