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Argentinian Chimichurri Braised Halal Lamb Shanks

Name: Argentinian Chimichurri Braised Halal Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 4 piece halal lamb shanks, trimmed of excess surface fat; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 6 clove garlic, minced; 2 cup halal beef broth; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp apple vinegar; 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped for chimichurri

Tender halal lamb shanks slow-simmered in a rich garlic and oregano broth, served with a vibrant fresh herb chimichurri.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 100 min
Total: 120 min

Technique to learn

Braising

Cooking meat slowly in a small amount of flavored liquid inside a covered pot to break down tough fibers until tender.

Instructions

Step 1: Season lamb shanks thoroughly on all sides with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the lamb shanks for 8 minutes until browned all over, then remove to a plate.
Step 3: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the Dutch oven and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.

Step 4: Stir in dried oregano, ground cumin, apple vinegar, and beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits.

Step 5: Return lamb shanks to the pot, cover with a tight lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 90 minutes until tender.

Step 6: Uncover, skim excess surface fat, spoon braising liquid over shanks, and serve topped generously with fresh chopped parsley combined with extra olive oil and vinegar.

Cooking tips

Browning the shanks thoroughly at the start builds the deep savory base for the braising pan juices.
If the broth reduces too quickly during simmering, add a splash of warm water to keep the lamb partially submerged.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Argentinian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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