Recipe: Lamb Shanks with Polenta

Looking for a healthy, winter warmer? These lamb shanks with polenta will feed the whole family.

Ingredients:

• 4 lamb shanks
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 carrot chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tin diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• Sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme

Method:

Pre-heat oven to 160°. Place all the ingredients in a heavy casserole dish and bring to the boil on a stove. Put in oven and cook, covered, for one hour.

The lamb shanks are ready when it is falling off the bone.

Cooking tip:

If the meat requires further cooking, ensure there is enough liquid in the casserole dish. If not, stir in 1 cup of water and place back in the oven.

Soft polenta

Ingredients:

• 250 g of coarse polenta
• 100 g butter
• Grated parmesan
• Sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme
• Salt

Instructions:

• Bring to the boil 1.25 litres of water in a deep pot.
• Add some salt and pour in coarse polenta whisking constantly.
• Reduce the heat and cook for 40 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the butter and finely grated parmesan. Check for saltiness and serve.

Recipe courtesy of Coles SaveSave