Shanks of Lamb, Near East Style
Ingredients
- 6 lamb shanks
- 1 C chopped onion
- 2 T butter
- 1 T salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp oregano
- 2 T Paprika
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 8- oz can tomato sauce
- 1/2 C beef broth
- 1/2 C dry sherry or Riuniti Lambrusco
Instructions
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Soak the lamb in cold water for 1/2 hour. Drain, dry, and remove excess fat. Arrange in a shallow casserole or deep skillet with ovenproof handle.
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Sauté the chopped onion in the butter and add to the lamb with the salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, garlic, tomato sauce, broth and sherry.
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Cover and bake in a 350° oven 1 1/2 hours, basting occasionally. Remove cover and continue baking in a 250° oven until lamb browns and is tender - about 45 min. Baste frequently. Serve with cracked wheat or rice. Serves 6-8.
