Lamb Shanks with Ancho Chile Honey Glaze

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 0
Lamb Shanks with Ancho Chile Honey Glaze - A Delectable Spicy Dish for Meat Lovers
in Meat

Prep

20 min

Cook

140 min

Ready In

160 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 lamb shanks
1 onion , chopped
2 cloves garlic , minced
2 dried ancho chiles - chopped , stemmed and seeded
2 cups chicken broth
4 cups tomato puree
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
6 dried ancho chiles , stemmed and seeded
4 cups boiling water
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
964
Sugar
42g
Fat
57g
If you're looking for a rich, satisfying recipe to impress your guests, try this exquisite lamb recipe that promises to leave everyone talking. A spicy dish is made even better with ancho chiles, which add a distinct depth of flavor and heat. With a side of yogurt and cilantro, this dish is the perfect balance of savory and sweet, and is sure to be a hit amongst meat lovers of all ages.

Instructions

1.Heat oven to 375F. In a dutch oven, heat olive oil on medium heat.
2.Rub lamb shanks with salt and pepper, then add to the pan and brown for 4-5 mins on each side.
3.Remove the lamb from the pan and set aside.
4.In the same pan, sauté onions and garlic until soft and fragrant.
5.Add the chopped Ancho Chile, cumin, bay leaf, tomato puree, chicken broth and lamb shanks to the pan.
6.Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 10 mins.
7.Place the dutch oven in the oven and bake for around 2 hours.
8.While the lamb is baking, let the 6 Ancho chiles soak in 4 cups of boiling water for around 30 mins.
9.Strain and puree the soaked chiles in a blender
10.Add honey and orange zest to the puree and blend.
11.Add salt and pepper to taste.
12.Baste the lamb with the Ancho Chile Honey Glaze every 10-15 mins during the last 30 mins of cooking.
13.Serve the lamb hot with plain yogurt and fresh cilantro on top.

PROS

Tender and flavorful, the lamb shanks are cooked to perfection with a delicious honey glaze.

This recipe is sure to impress your guests and is perfect for a special occasion.

Ancho chiles are high in fibre and have a plethora of nutritional content and antioxidants.

CONS

This is a relatively complex recipe that requires time and effort to cook the lamb shanks to perfection.

Lamb can be high in fat and calories, so consumption should be moderate.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ancho chili is known to possess immense health benefits as well as medicinal advantages.
The antioxidants in ancho chile protect our body from free radicals and inflammation, thus reducing the risk of several cardiovascular and degenerative diseases.
Lamb is an excellent source of protein, Vitamin B12 and Iron which can be beneficial for our body

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