Ingredients
2 lamb shanks
2 tbsp. butter or oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1 can diced tomatoes, with juice
1/2 cup dry, white wine
1 stick cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
4 whole cloves
4 whole allspice
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
2 tbsp flour
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. thyme
1 cup chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
Preparation
Roll shanks in flour. In large pot, brown in oil. Add onion and garlic, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, chicken broth and seasonings, mixing well. Simmer on low for 1 1/2 hours, adding more wine and/or broth if needed. Add the green beans after lamb has cooked for 1/2 hour. Serve with rice and sauce after removing cardamon, cloves and cinnamon.
