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Lamb Shanks with Chickpeas, Tomatoes & Thyme

Melt in the mouth lamb shanks with chickpeas, tomatoes and thyme

It has been so long since I have cooked lamb shanks – I’m not sure why!

There is something so satisfying about cooking a tough piece of meat and turning it into something super tender and melt-in-your-mouth.

This dish is just that… the tomatoes and spices produce a rich chunky sauce, and the chickpeas add some crunch.

Serve with cous cous and a simple side salad – and if there are any leftovers, it’s even better the next day.

Enjoy xx

Melt in the mouth lamb shanks with chickpeas, tomatoes and thyme


Melt in the mouth lamb shanks with chickpeas, tomatoes and thyme
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Lamb shanks with chickpeas, tomatoes and thyme

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 2 onions , chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 strips lemon zest
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 large springs of thyme
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 400 ml whole canned tomatoes
  • 8 tomatoes ,halved
  • 500 ml (2 cups) stock
  • 400 ml tin chickpeas ,drained

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F).  Add oil to a dutch oven (or heavy saucepan with lid) over medium-high heat and brown the lamb shanks.  Set aside. 
  • Add onion and fry until tender. Add garlic, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, lemon zest, bay leaf and thyme. Cook or 1 minute. 
  • Add red wine vinegar and scrape any brown bit from the bottom of the pan. Reduce by half.  
  • Add fresh and canned tomatoes and stock.  Bring up to a simmer.  Return lamb, cover and cook in the oven for 2 hours. 
  • Remove from the oven and add chickpeas, stir through and return to the oven for 30 minutes. 
    Serve with cous cous, mashed potato or crusty bread. 

Notes

If only serving two people I would still use the same quantities but with just two lamb shanks.  There will be enough of the sauce leftover to have a tasty meat free dish the following night. 
love Little Big H


Mar 18, 2019Cristie

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Comments

  1. Liz

    March 18, 2019 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    Such a lovely recipe- I’ve been loving fresh thyme in lots of recipes lately! My family will be so impressed with this one!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      March 18, 2019 at 12:39 pm

      Thank you Liz, I hope they like it.

      Reply
  2. Caitlyn Erhardt

    March 18, 2019 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    This looks perfect for a date night in or anniversary. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      March 18, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      I think so too… :)

      Reply
  3. Amy | The Cook Report

    March 18, 2019 at 8:52 pm

    5 stars
    Wow this looks so delicious, I love all the flavours in here!

    Reply
  4. Danielle Wolter

    March 18, 2019 at 9:43 pm

    5 stars
    those photos have me drooling. these look just incredible! i love a slow cooked lamb shank – they come out so tender and juicy. so delicious!

    Reply
  5. Jen

    March 18, 2019 at 11:22 pm

    5 stars
    It’s been a while since I’ve made lamb shanks too! Thanks for the wonderful motivation and recipe to change that. Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Cristie

      March 19, 2019 at 11:46 am

      Thanks Jen, I hope you like them…

      Reply
  6. Carol

    September 4, 2019 at 3:32 pm

    This recipe looks amazing but could you please help me with a substitute for the red wine vinegar please

    Reply
    • Cristie

      October 4, 2019 at 3:16 am

      Hi Carol, the vinegar adds a little acidity so you could use regular vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice if you like.

      Reply

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