Iraqi

Lamb Shank with Tomato and Olive Oil

Name: Lamb Shank with Tomato and Olive Oil
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Iraqi
Ingredients: 4 lamb shanks; 2 cups tomato sauce; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; Salt to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish

Slow-cooked lamb shanks in a rich tomato and olive oil sauce.

140 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot.
Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened. Add lamb shanks and brown on all sides.
Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, and salt. Cover and bake for 2 hours.
Garnish with parsley before serving.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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