Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 lb. lamb shanks in 2-inch pieces
  • 2 medium onions, peeled and sliced
  • 8 ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tsp. crushed dried oregano
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • finely chopped yellow onion and parsley (garnish)

Method

  • Trim shanks of excess fat.
  • Place in an 8-quart casserole.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except the garnish.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, until the lamb is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Partially uncover pot for the last half hour.
  • Garnish with onion mixed with parsley.
  • Serves 4 to 6.