MLA Italian-Style Braised Aussie Lamb Shanks
- Prep time 10Min
- Cook time 2Hr, 30Min
- Technique Roast
- Meat Lamb
- Cut Shank
- Serves 4
A delicious and hearty slow cooked meal
Ingredients
Ingredients:
4 Aussie lamb shanks
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
14 oz. heirloom tomatoes, halved
1/2 bunch of basil
14 oz. can butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 head garlic, halved horizontally
1 cup orzo pasta
Method
Method:
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Place tomatoes, 2 whole stems basil, butter beans and garlic in a large cast iron pan or ovenproof baking dish. Place lamb shanks on top, drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper. Pour 1.5 cups of water around lamb, cover with a piece of wet crumpled baking paper and cover with lid. Bake for 2-2.5 hours until lamb is tender.
- Add orzo and 1.5 cups water around the lamb and return to the oven for another 20 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Tear remaining large basil leaves and pick small leaves and stir through risoni. Serve lamb on top of orzo and salad on the side.