Greek-Style Lamb Shanks Recipe

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Greek-Style Lamb Shanks
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  1. In a 8-quart Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat, Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt on lamb shanks. Cook lamb shanks, 2 at a time, until browned on all sides. Remove shanks to a bowl as they brown.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In drippings in Dutch oven, cook onions and carrots until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, cook 2 minutes.
  3. Return lamb shanks to Dutch oven. Add tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, and 3/4 teaspoon salt; heat to boiling over high heat. Cover Dutch oven and bake 1 1/2 hours. Turn lamb shanks over; add potatoes and green beans. Cover and bake 1 1/4 hours longer or until lamb and potatoes are tender.
  4. Meanwhile, from lemons, grate 1 tablespoon peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice.
  5. When lamb shanks are done, skim fat from sauce. Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice, dill, and parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1226.74 Kcal (5136 kJ)
Calories from fat 643.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 71.48g 110%
Cholesterol 344.74mg 115%
Sodium 1093.51mg 46%
Potassium 1720.58mg 37%
Total Carbs 50.24g 17%
Sugars 13.57g 54%
Dietary Fiber 10.33g 41%
Protein 88g 176%
Vitamin C 42.2mg 70%
Vitamin A 1.9mg 63%
Iron 12.1mg 67%
Calcium 155.4mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.6 Kcal (580 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.08g 110%
Cholesterol 38.95mg 115%
Sodium 123.55mg 46%
Potassium 194.39mg 37%
Total Carbs 5.68g 17%
Sugars 1.53g 54%
Dietary Fiber 1.17g 41%
Protein 9.94g 176%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 70%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 63%
Iron 1.4mg 67%
Calcium 17.6mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 29.7
    Points
  • 31
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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