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Lamb Shank Carbonnade

Type: Lamb
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 2 people

Recipe Ingredients

  Lamb
3 tablespoons 45mlOlive oil - divided
1   Lamb shank - (1 1/2 lbs) - see * Note
2 tablespoons 30mlFlour
1 tablespoon 15mlOnion - sliced (large)
1 tablespoon 15mlGarlic clove - minced (large)
2 teaspoons 10mlBrown sugar
1 tablespoon 15mlBalsamic vinegar
1   Bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlCrushed dried thyme
1 1/4 cups 296mlBeef broth
3/4 cup 177mlFull-bodied slightly sweet beer - preferably German
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
  Minted Couscous
1 teaspoon 5mlOlive oil
1   Garlic clove - minced
1 cup 237mlChicken broth
3/4 cup 177mlCouscous
1 tablespoon 15mlMinced fresh mint leaves
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground white pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

* Note: Ask your butcher to split the lamb shank for easier cooking. If desired, buy 2 small lamb shanks (it isn't necessary to increase the amount of liquid).

For the Lamb: Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Dust the lamb shank with the flour (reserve any remaining flour) and brown on all sides, about 7 minutes. Remove the lamb from the skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the onion and cook until tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, brown sugar, vinegar, bay leaf and thyme. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Add any remaining flour.

Gradually add the broth and beer to the mixture and bring to a boil. Scrape up any browned bits. Reduce the heat to low and return the lamb to the skillet. Cover and cook over low heat until the meat is tender, about 2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the bay leaf.

For the Minted Couscous: Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous and cover the pan. Turn off the heat and set the couscous aside until the broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Add the mint. Season to taste with the salt and white pepper. Fluff up the couscous with a fork.

Spoon the couscous into a serving dish. Top with the lamb and skillet juices. Carve the lamb at the table. Serve hot.

This recipe yields 2 servings.

Each serving: 529 calories; 1,216 mg sodium; 61 mg cholesterol; 29 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 36 grams carbohydrates; 28 grams protein; 2.72 grams fiber.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 03-13-2002

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