BRAISED LAMB WITH GARLIC AND CINNAMON

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Braised Lamb With Garlic And Cinnamon image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 pounds lamb, preferably from the shoulder, cut into 1- to 2-inch chunks
Salt and pepper to taste
5 or 6 cloves garlic, peeled and slivered
6 3-inch pieces of cinnamon
1 cup dry white wine, stock or water
4 plum tomatoes (canned are fine), chopped
1 lemon, quartered

Steps:

  • Put oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. A minute later, add as many chunks of lamb as will fit without crowding (cook in batches, if necessary). When meat browns (3 to 4 minutes) turn chunks and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Adjust heat so pieces brown as rapidly as possible without burning. After each has browned on 2 sides, remove from pan and add another piece or two until all meat has been browned (10 to 15 minutes).
  • When all meat has been removed from pan, turn off heat and allow the pan to cool a bit. Turn heat back to medium and add garlic and cinnamon. Cook for about 30 seconds, then add the wine; raise heat to high and let wine bubble away for a minute. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for about a minute. Return meat to pan and cover; adjust heat so mixture bubbles very gently. (If it cooks too quickly, you may have to add a little water.)
  • Cook, undisturbed, until meat is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve over rice or buttered noodles, with lemon wedges.

Tanvir Miah
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I've never cooked lamb before, but this recipe made it easy. The lamb was delicious, and the sauce was perfect.


leslie Talbott
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lamb was incredibly tender and flavorful.


Great love Great love
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing.


Okum Ismail
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This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.


Michele Marquis
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This was delicious! I made it for a dinner party, and everyone loved it.


Nangolo Titus
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and the lamb always comes out perfect.


Badon Hossen
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This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce was amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Abu Eusuf
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The lamb was a bit tough, but the sauce was delicious. I think I'll try cooking it for a longer period of time next time.


Jorge Muñoz
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This was my first time cooking lamb, and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow, and the lamb turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


DUBAI CONNECTION
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful without being too heavy.


Mike Myers
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This lamb dish was a hit with my family! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it with rice and roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.