Enjoy Magazine December 2018 Issue | Page 4

DUTCH OVEN LAMB Hearty, Rich & Tender by Chrystal Caruthers For a sit-down meal, nothing soothes the soul like braised lamb. Slow cooked in its own juice, lamb shanks are inexpensive and delicious. Adding shiitake mushrooms kicks up the flavor profile for an easy gourmet meal. Serve with riced cauliflower and Enjoy. Ingredients 4 lbs. lamb shanks 2 large shallots (diced) 4 garlic cloves (minced) 2 anchovy fillets 2.5 cups red wine Reconstituted Shiitake mushrooms (chopped) .5 cup mushroom stock Fresh Rosemary 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt & Pepper Directions Heat oil in a Dutch Oven. Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper. Brown on all sides. Remove shanks. Add shallots, garlic and anchovy fillets to the browned oil. Sautee until fragrant. Add lamb shanks back to the Dutch Oven. Add red wine, rosemary, shiitakes, and mushroom stock. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours. Remove rosemary before serving.