LAMB AND RICE CASSEROLE

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In spring, lamb is plentiful. This casserole recipe came from a Greek cookbook and is reproduced here for you lamb-lovers.

Provided by Gingerbee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lamb shanks
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 ounces cans tomato paste
1 teaspoon allspice
1 dash cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup raw long-grain rice
1 cup plain yogurt (optional)

Steps:

  • Trim fat from lamb shanks.
  • In a heavy pot, brown well in butter.
  • Add onions; saute until soft.
  • Add 2-1/2 cups water, tomato paste, allspice, cinnamon, 1 tsp.
  • salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours.
  • When lamb is tender melt butter to bubbling in saucepan.
  • Saute rice, stirring constantly, untillightly browned and butter begins to foam between rice kernels.
  • Add remaining salt; set aside.
  • Remove lamb shanks from pan.
  • Measure broth and add water to measure 2-1/2 cups.
  • Return shanks to pan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in sauteed rice and butter.
  • Simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
  • Allow to stand, covered, 10 minutes before serving.
  • Spoon yogurt over top of rice.

Wahidullah Shinwari
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This was a great recipe! The lamb was tender and the rice was fluffy. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese on top added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Cha'vae Martinez
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the lamb was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Fd Fardous
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! The lamb was tender and the rice was cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese on top added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamid King
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I loved this recipe! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy. The sauce was delicious and the cheese on top added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Baqir Abbas
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This was a great recipe! The lamb was tender and the rice was fluffy. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese on top added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Manoj Sah
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This casserole was delicious! The lamb was so tender and the rice was cooked to perfection. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese on top added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Josiah Dupratte
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the lamb was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Zayed BARCEL
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! The lamb was tender and the rice was cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese on top added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


gaby chammas
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I loved this casserole! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy. The sauce was delicious and the cheese on top added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


oulema roman
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This was a great recipe! The lamb was tender and the rice was fluffy. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese on top added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Miss teacher
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese on top added a nice touch. We will definitely be making this again.


pankaj Nepal
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I loved this recipe! The lamb and rice were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Stasia Rose
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! The lamb was tender and the rice was fluffy. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese on top added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Olamide Kayode
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This was a great recipe! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty. I would definitely make this again.


LouIs Jones
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I tried this recipe and it was a success! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese on top added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Robert Scharpp
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This casserole was delicious! The lamb was so tender and the rice was cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese on top added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Javier Flores
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I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out great. The lamb was tender and the rice was fluffy. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese on top added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Shon Darcey
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the cleanup was a breeze. The lamb and rice were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Saif Zargar
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loved the taste and many people asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Danu Max
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This lamb and rice casserole was a hit with my family! The lamb was tender and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the combination of spices and the crispy layer of cheese on top. It was easy to make and I will definitely be making it again.


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