0 Savory Lamb Shanks

Savory Lamb Shanks
Recipe adapted from 1001 Low-Carb Recipes for Life by Sue Spitler with Linda R. Yoakam.

Recipe By : Chef Red Hawk
Serving Size : 6

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 Lbs Lamb Shank
1/4 C All-purpose Flour
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 C Sliced Carrots
1 1/2 C Chopped Onions
1 C Chopped Green Peppers
2 Clove Garlic -- minced
2 C Chicken Broth
1 Can Tomatoes -- undrained, coarsely chopped
1/2 C Lentils -- uncooked
1/4 C Chopped Parsley
2 Bay Leaves
2 Tsps Dried Thyme
1/4 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/4 Tsp Ground Cloves
Salt and Pepper -- to taste

Coat lamb shanks lightly with flour; cook in oil in dutch oven over medium heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in carrots, onions, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper, and heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 1 1/2 hours or until lamb shanks are tender. Discard bay leaves.

Remove lamb shanks from dutch oven; remove lean meat and cut into bite-sized pieces. Discard bones. Skim fat from surface stew. Return meat to stew; season to taste with salt and pepper.