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Serve this deliciously saucy dish over polenta or mashed potatoes. Removing the fat from the lamb cooking liquid is a snap if you use a zip-top plastic bag. Ingredients:
3 (1-pound) lamb shanks, trimmed |
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided |
cooking spray |
1 1/2 cups water, divided |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
3 cups chopped red bell pepper |
2 cups chopped onion |
2 teaspoons dried thyme |
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 cup tomato paste |
2 cups dry red wine |
1 1/2 cups (1/2-inch-thick) sliced celery |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
1 tablespoon water |
2 teaspoons cornstarch |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Sprinkle lamb with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Place lamb in a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Add 1/2 cup water. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove lamb from oven; cool slightly. Remove meat from bones and chop; discard bones, fat, and gristle. Add 1 cup water to roasting pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure. Pour drippings into bag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into a bowl, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat. Reserve lamb broth.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion; sauté 1 minute. Stir in thyme, cloves, and garlic; sauté 1 1/2 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook 5 minutes or until paste begins to brown, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, celery, crushed red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
4. Combine 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk. Add lamb, reserved lamb broth, and cornstarch mixture to bell pepper mixture. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring occasionally.
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