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Braised lamb shanks with cannellini beans

Falling off the bone lamb shanks braised with rosemary, garlic and creamy white beans.

  • Time3 hr
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £3.38 a head
  • Oven160°C (140°C fan)
4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan). Season the shanks. Heat the oil in a large casserole and brown them all over for 10 minutes. Lift out.

    10 min
  2. 2

    Cook the onion and carrots in the pot for 6 minutes. Add the garlic and purée for 1 minute.

    6 min
  3. 3

    Pour in the wine and bubble for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, water and rosemary, then return the shanks.

    3 min
  4. 4

    Cover and cook in the oven for 2 hours 15 minutes, turning once, until the meat is falling off the bone.

    135 min
  5. 5

    Stir in the drained beans and cook uncovered for 15 minutes.

    15 min
  6. 6

    Season well and serve in wide bowls.

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