Lamb Shanks + White Beans

This hearty meal is the perfect way to warm up on these chilly days! Serves 4-6.

What you'll need...

• 4 lamb shanks
• 2 onions, cut into quarters
• 6 garlic cloves whole
• 4 sprigs rosemary
• Bunch of fresh sage leaves
• 2 cups red wine
• Salt and pepper
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• Knob of butter
• 400g tin cannelloni beans
• 400g tin whole tomatoes

• Preheat oven to 180c
• Coat lamb shanks with salt and pepper and set aside
• Fry off rosemary and sage with the butter and olive oil. If using a casserole dish then use a frying pan. If you have a chausseur pot then you can do step two in the pot
• Cook off onions and garlic until soft. Add lamb shanks and cook until golden
• Increase heat to high and add red wine cook for about 2 minutes and then lower to a simmer. Add tomatoes and beans, cover and place in oven for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. The longer the better I say!

Enjoy!

Cassie Morris