Herbed Lamb Shanks Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Lamb shanks4 , cracked (With Bones)
 Onion1 Large, sliced
 Green pepper1 Large, seeded, thinly sliced
 Tomato juice1 Can (10 oz)
 Dry red wine1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm) (Minced Or Pressed)
 Thyme leaves1 Teaspoon
 Pepper1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Cornstarch2 Tablespoon
 Salt To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 3161 Calories from Fat 1663

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 184 g283.7%

Saturated Fat 79.2 g395.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 911.2 mg303.7%

Sodium 2016.4 mg84%

Total Carbohydrates 94 g31.3%

Dietary Fiber 10.7 g42.9%

Sugars 27.8 g

Protein 261 g521.6%

Vitamin A 43.7% Vitamin C 384.7%

Calcium 26.6% Iron 149.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Place lamb shanks in a 7 by 11 inch baking dish with meaty portions to outside of dish.
Distribute onion and green pepper slices over and around shanks.
In a small bowl, stir together tomato juice, wine, garlic, thyme, savory, and pepper; pour over shanks.
Cover with pleated plastic wrap.
Microwave on medium (50%) for 1 1/4 hours or until shanks are fork tender.
With a slotted spoon, transfer shanks to a rimmed serving platter and top with vegetables.
Skim off and discard fat from juices in dish.
Stir together cornstarch and water.
With a wire whip, blend into juices along with salt to taste.
Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH (100%) for 4 minutes (stirring after 2 minutes) or until sauce thickens.
Pour over shanks.
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