BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH SWISS CHARD

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Braised Lamb Shanks with Swiss Chard image

Provided by Jean Anderson

Categories     Lamb     Vegetable     High Fiber     Dinner     Meat     Lamb Shank     Winter     Chard     Party     Bulgur     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 3/4 teaspoons ground cardamom, divided
6 1- to 1 1/4-pound lamb shanks
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 green onions, chopped, divided
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 3/4 cups (14 ounces) beef broth
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
Large pinch of ground cloves
1 to 1 1/4 pounds Swiss chard (about 2 bunches)
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 5.25-ounce packages bulgur (about 2 cups), prepared according to package directions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Whisk flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon cardamom, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in pie dish to blend. Working with 1 lamb shank at a time, coat shanks in seasoned flour. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 lamb shanks. Sauté until brown, turning occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer lamb to large roasting pan. Repeat with remaining 3 lamb shanks.
  • Add half of green onions to same skillet. Reduce heat to low; stir 2 minutes. Add garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juice, broth, raisins, tomato paste, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon cardamom, saffron, and cloves. Increase heat and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Pour broth mixture over lamb.
  • Cover roasting pan with foil; place in oven. Braise lamb until tender, turning every 30 minutes, about 2 1/2 hours. Transfer lamb to large rimmed baking sheet. Set pan aside.
  • Meanwhile, cut center rib (including stem portion) from each chard leaf. Cut chard ribs crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide pieces. Stack several leaf halves at a time and cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips.
  • Tilt roasting pan and spoon off all fat from top of sauce that pools at lower end. Set roasting pan over 2 burners. Add chard ribs and remaining green onions and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Return lamb to roasting pan. Cover and return to oven. Braise until chard ribs are tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover; mix chard leaves into pan juices. Return pan to oven and roast uncovered until chard softens, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer lamb to rimmed platter. Season chard mixture in pan to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon chard mixture over lamb. Sprinkle with parsley; serve with bulgur.

Lucy McGowan
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I will definitely make this again.


Ousman Drammeh
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it.


Blessed Data
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This was my first time making lamb shanks and they turned out great!


Michelle Dallas
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I wasn't sure about the Swiss chard, but it actually went really well with the lamb shanks.


Mumtaz asad
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This is one of my favorite lamb shank recipes. The meat is always so tender and the sauce is divine.


Saadat Kushal
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb shanks are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful.


Tricia
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The lamb shanks are elegant and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Antoine Roach
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The lamb shanks were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect.


Riday
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was delicious.


Chris Farnsworth (chrisinut)
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The lamb shanks were very tender and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely make this again.


Vanessa Simagan
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The lamb shanks are elegant and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Ron White
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I love this recipe! The lamb shanks are always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I always serve it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.


Zainab Mughal
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This was my first time making lamb shanks and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious.


Nassib Waziri Official
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb shanks are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful.


Mercy Kabongola
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I wasn't sure about the Swiss chard, but it actually went really well with the lamb shanks. The bitterness of the chard balanced out the richness of the meat.


HAZEM DABOUL
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This is one of my favorite lamb shank recipes. The meat is always so tender and the sauce is divine. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


Kgolagano Kgatshe
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The lamb shanks were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect.


Aslam Artwork
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This braised lamb shank recipe is a winner! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.