Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp EVOO
  • 4 small lamb shanks
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup fresh or canned diced tomatoes
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 3 large russet potatoes, peeled, cut into quarters

Method

  • 1. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Heat the olive oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Add the lamb: cook, turning often, until browned on all sides, 8 mins. Add the garlic, water, tomatoes, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper to taste: cover.
  • 2. Bake, addint more water if needed, about 45 mins. Add the potatoes, turning to coat with liquid. Bake until meat and potatoes are tender, about 1 hour and 15 mins.
  • Nutrition information
  • 737 calories, 43% from fat