Lamb Shanks Braised In Tomato

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (12 ounce) lamb shanks, trimmed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup dry red wine
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 heat a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. coat the pan with cooking spray. sprinkle the lamb with salt and pepper. add lamb to the pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned. remove from the pan.
• 2 add garlic to the pan; saute 15 seconds. add the wine to the pan; cook 2 minutes, scraping the pan to loosen browned bits. stir in tomatoes; cook 2 minutes. return the lamb to the pan. cover the pan, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour. turn the lamb over; simmer 1 hour or until the meat is done and very tender.
• 3 place the lamb on a plate; cover loosely with foil. skim the fat from the surface of the sauce. bring to a boil; cook 10 minutes or until thickened.
• 4 return the lamb to the pan; cook 4 minutes or until the lamb is thoroughly heated. stir in chopped parsley.