Lamb Shanks Deluxe

Name: Lamb Shanks Deluxe
Ingredients: 1/2 medium lemon; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 4 lamb shanks (about 12 ounces each); 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups beef consomme; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup dry vermouth; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 medium carrots, cut into chunks; 4 celery ribs, cut into chunks

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 medium lemon
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 lamb shanks (about 12 ounces each)
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups beef consomme
1 cup water
1/2 cup dry vermouth
1 medium onion, chopped
4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
4 celery ribs, cut into chunks

Directions

1

Rub lemon and garlic over the lamb shanks; let stand for 10 minutes. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 3/4 cup flour, salt and pepper. Add shanks, one at a time, and shake to coat.
2

In a large skillet, brown lamb in oil over medium-high heat. Transfer to a shallow roasting pan. Stir the remaining flour into the skillet; cook and stir until browned. Stir in the consomme, water and vermouth until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
3

Stir in the onion. Pour over lamb. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. Turn shanks; add the carrots and celery. Cover and bake 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender.