Braised Lamb Shanks with Chick Peas
prep time
10 mins
cook time
3 hours
serves
2 people
Ingredients
- 2 lamb shanks
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 6 shallots or baby onions, peeled and left whole
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 150ml fruity red wine
- 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon anchovy sauce
- 1 sachet bouquet garni or 1 tablespoon dried mixed herbs
- ½ x 420g can chick peas or butter beans, drained
Method
- Preheat the oven to 170°C, 150°C Fan, Gas Mark 3.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and brown the lamb shanks for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally. Add the shallots or baby onions and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a large ovenproof casserole dish and add the wine, chopped tomatoes, anchovy sauce, herbs and seasoning.
- Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and transfer to a preheated oven and cook for 2½-3 hours until the meat falls away from the bone. 40 minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the chick peas or butter beans. Season if required. Mix well, cover and return to the oven for the remaining cooking time.
- Serve with boiled potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
