Lamb Shank Carbonnade

Recipe Ingredients

		Lamb
3 tablespoons	45ml	Olive oil - divided
1		Lamb shank - (1 1/2 lbs) - see * Note
2 tablespoons	30ml	Flour
1 tablespoon	15ml	Onion - sliced (large)
1 tablespoon	15ml	Garlic clove - minced (large)
2 teaspoons	10ml	Brown sugar
1 tablespoon	15ml	Balsamic vinegar
1		Bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Crushed dried thyme
1 1/4 cups	296ml	Beef broth
3/4 cup	177ml	Full-bodied slightly sweet beer - preferably German
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
		Minted Couscous
1 teaspoon	5ml	Olive oil
1		Garlic clove - minced
1 cup	237ml	Chicken broth
3/4 cup	177ml	Couscous
1 tablespoon	15ml	Minced fresh mint leaves
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground white pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

* Note: Ask your butcher to split the lamb shank for easier cooking. If desired, buy 2 small lamb shanks (it isn't necessary to increase the amount of liquid).

For the Lamb: Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Dust the lamb shank with the flour (reserve any remaining flour) and brown on all sides, about 7 minutes. Remove the lamb from the skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the onion and cook until tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, brown sugar, vinegar, bay leaf and thyme. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Add any remaining flour.

Gradually add the broth and beer to the mixture and bring to a boil. Scrape up any browned bits. Reduce the heat to low and return the lamb to the skillet. Cover and cook over low heat until the meat is tender, about 2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the bay leaf.

For the Minted Couscous: Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous and cover the pan. Turn off the heat and set the couscous aside until the broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Add the mint. Season to taste with the salt and white pepper. Fluff up the couscous with a fork.

Spoon the couscous into a serving dish. Top with the lamb and skillet juices. Carve the lamb at the table. Serve hot.

This recipe yields 2 servings.

Each serving: 529 calories; 1,216 mg sodium; 61 mg cholesterol; 29 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 36 grams carbohydrates; 28 grams protein; 2.72 grams fiber.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 03-13-2002

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