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Greek Braised Lamb Shanks With Sweet Red Pepper Gravy

Name: Greek Braised Lamb Shanks With Sweet Red Pepper Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 4 piece lamb shanks, about 300g each; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 2 medium sweet red bell peppers, roasted and pureed; 4 clove garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 cup halal beef broth; 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tsp salt

Tender lamb shanks slow-braised in a rich roasted red pepper, lemon, and tomato gravy infused with Mediterranean oregano.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 75 min

Technique to learn

Braising

Cooking meat slowly in a covered vessel with a small amount of liquid at low heat to tenderize tough cuts.

Instructions

Step 1: Season lamb shanks evenly with salt and dried oregano.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the shanks until well browned on all sides, about 8 minutes, then set aside.
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook for 4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.

Step 4: Stir in tomato paste and red pepper puree, cooking for 2 minutes to caramelize the mixture slightly.

Step 5: Return lamb shanks to the pot, pour in halal beef broth and lemon juice, bring to a simmer, cover tightly, and braise on low heat for 50 minutes until meat is tender.

Step 6: Transfer the lamb shanks to a platter and spoon the rich, thickened pepper gravy over the top before serving.

Cooking tips

Roast red peppers directly over a open flame or under a broiler until charred for enhanced smokiness before pureeing.
Ensure low heat while braising to prevent the lamb meat from drying out.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Greek; 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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