Recipe name:
Lamb Shanks With Lentils
Recipe category:
Lamb
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Recipe detials: Shanks with Lentils
6 md shanks, about 8 oz each 2 T Vegetable oil 1/2 c Water 2 t Minced garlic 2 t Salt 1/2 t Dried oregano Pepper to taste 1 1/2 c Lentils 3 c Water 1 sm Onion, stuffed with 3 whole -cloves 1/2 c Chopped celery 1 Bay leaf 6 Thin lemon slices From "The Complete Book of Greek Cooking," edited by Katherine R. Boulukos (Harper-Collins). In a large skillet, brown lamb shanks in oilve oil. Add 1/2 cup water, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano and pepper. Cook, covered, over low heat for one hour, or until tender. Rinse lentils and drain. In a medium saucepan, combine lentils, 3 cups water, onion, celery, bay leaf and 1-1/2 teaspoons of salt. Simmer, uncovered, 50-60 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Pour mixture into greased baking dish. Top with meat, lemon slices. Bake 20-25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and lentils are tender. Discard onion and bay leaf. |