Lamb Shanks with Parsnip Mash

Jun 08 10:47am
Ingredients

* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 4 trimmed lamb shanks
* ¼ cup plain flour
* 1 onion, sliced
* 2 carrots, chopped
* 2 rashers bacon, trimmed and finely sliced
* 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
* 420g can HEINZ BIG RED Condensed Soup
* 2 cups water
* 2 sprigs fresh thyme
* 500g potatoes, peeled and chopped
* 500g parsnip, peeled and chopped
* 30g butter
* ½ cup milk, heated
* ½ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Serves: 4

Method

Heat oil in a large heavy based saucepan or casserole dish. Coat shanks in flour and cook in oil over a medium heat until golden. Remove and set aside.

Heat oil in a large heavy based saucepan or casserole dish. Coat shanks in flour and cook in oil over a medium heat until golden. Remove and set aside.

Add onion, carrots and bacon to the pan, cook for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook a further minute.

Return lamb to pan, pour in HEINZ Soup, water and thyme. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 1½ hours or until lamb is tender.

Meanwhile, boil potatoes and parsnip in a large saucepan of water. Drain well and mash with the butter. Stir in milk until smooth. Serve with lamb shanks sprinkled with parsley.

Food 4 Life: Tuesday, 12th June 2007

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