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Braised lamb shanks with chickpeas

Braised lamb shanks with chickpeas - a winter warmer recipe using a cheaper cut of meat...

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  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Serves 4

Preparation

Total time
3 Hrs 10 Mins
Preparation time
10 Mins
Cooking time
3 Hrs

  • 3 lamb shanks

  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil

  • 6 shallots (or baby onions, peeled and left whole)

  • 1 garlic (use the whole head - cloves peeled or unpeeled), crushed

  • 250ml red wine

  • 400g chopped tomatoes (1x tin)

  • 1 tbsp Lea & Perrins

  • 1 tbsp dried mixed herbs

  • salt (pinch)

  • black pepper (pinch of, freshly milled)

  • 110g chickpeas (1/2 a tin), drained

  1. Preheat the oven 150'C

  2. Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and brown the lamb shanks for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally

  3. Add the shallots (or baby onions) and garlic cloves and cook for 1-2 minutes

  4. Transfer to a large ovenproof casserole dish and add the wine, chopped tomatoes, Lea & Perrins, herbs and seasoning

  5. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and transfer to a preheated oven

  6. Cook for 2 hours until the meat falls away from the bone

  7. Remove the lamb shanks and add the chickpeas - reduce on the hob over a high heat until the sauce is as thick as you like it

  8. Serve with boiled potatoes and seasonal vegetables

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Reviews

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 3 Ratings
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  • Guest

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Lamb is a big hit in our household and this tasted amazing, meat falling off the bone... Delicious!

    Reviewed on 14/11/15

  • Lorraine J(10)

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    Delicious

    Reviewed on 02/08/15

  • Lorraine J(10)

    ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

    This was easy to make, tasted amazing & has become a family favourite!

    Reviewed on 02/03/15

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