BRAISED LAMB WITH GARLIC AND CINNAMON

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Braised Lamb With Garlic And Cinnamon image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 pounds lamb, preferably from the shoulder, cut into 1- to 2-inch chunks
Salt and pepper to taste
5 or 6 cloves garlic, peeled and slivered
6 3-inch pieces of cinnamon
1 cup dry white wine, stock or water
4 plum tomatoes (canned are fine), chopped
1 lemon, quartered

Steps:

  • Put oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. A minute later, add as many chunks of lamb as will fit without crowding (cook in batches, if necessary). When meat browns (3 to 4 minutes) turn chunks and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Adjust heat so pieces brown as rapidly as possible without burning. After each has browned on 2 sides, remove from pan and add another piece or two until all meat has been browned (10 to 15 minutes).
  • When all meat has been removed from pan, turn off heat and allow the pan to cool a bit. Turn heat back to medium and add garlic and cinnamon. Cook for about 30 seconds, then add the wine; raise heat to high and let wine bubble away for a minute. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for about a minute. Return meat to pan and cover; adjust heat so mixture bubbles very gently. (If it cooks too quickly, you may have to add a little water.)
  • Cook, undisturbed, until meat is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve over rice or buttered noodles, with lemon wedges.

Mohamed nabhan
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This lamb dish is a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The lamb was tender and the sauce was flavorful, but I would probably use less chili powder next time.


Korey Phillips
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I love this recipe! The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I like to serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple salad.


Misty Shilt
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This lamb dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and always turns out great. The lamb is so tender and the sauce is divine.


Prabin Magar
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always been a hit. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect for spooning over rice or mashed potatoes.


Emon ahammed
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This lamb dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The lamb is so tender and the sauce is amazing. I served it over jasmine rice and it was a perfect meal.


Abdullah Elkouly
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I love this recipe! The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I like to serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple salad.


adam ahmedlebda
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out perfectly. The sauce was a bit thin for my taste, so I added a cornstarch slurry to thicken it up. Overall, this is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Basheer Younas
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of garlic and cinnamon, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together and the lamb was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


ss kurmi
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This lamb dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The lamb was tender and the sauce was flavorful, but I would probably use less chili powder next time.


Naeem Ullah fazal
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Akhere Testimony
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This is one of my favorite lamb recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great. The lamb is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect for spooning over rice or mashed potatoes.


discover world
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The lamb is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables or a simple salad.


Abigail Calderon
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This lamb dish was a symphony of flavors, with the garlic and cinnamon complementing each other perfectly. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with the whole fa