LAMB BRAISED WITH GREEN OLIVES

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Lamb Braised With Green Olives image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 2h

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 sprigs rosemary, needles stripped from the branches and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
3 pounds lamb shank, trimmed of fat and cut into 2-inch cubes
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cube chicken bouillon or cup chicken broth
1 large ripe tomato (about pound), peeled, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup green olives in brine, drained, rinsed and pitted
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Warm the oil in a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven, and saute the rosemary, garlic and red-pepper flakes over low-medium heat for 4 or 5 minutes, until the garlic begins to turn golden. Add enough lamb to fit comfortably in the pan, and saute, turning several times, until it is evenly browned. Transfer it to a platter. Repeat until all the lamb is cooked, adding oil as needed.
  • Add the wine and the bouillon cube or broth to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the liquid has reduced by about half. Return the lamb to the pan, add the tomato, cover and cook over very low heat for about 1 hour, until the lamb is easily pierced with the tip of a knife.
  • Let the lamb sit for a few hours or overnight and reheat it. Skim off any fat, cover and simmer for half an hour, stirring in the olives during the last 5 to 10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 600, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 740 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Ateey Ayene
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This is the best lamb recipe I've ever tried. The meat is so tender and juicy, and the green olives add a delicious salty flavor. I love serving it over a bed of couscous or rice. Highly recommend!


Rj Tohin Ahmed
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the green olives added a delicious briny flavor. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my guests.


Md Abubokker
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This is my go-to recipe for lamb. It's always a crowd-pleaser and the leftovers are even better the next day. The lamb is cooked perfectly and the green olives add a nice tang. I highly recommend this recipe!


Farrukh Malik
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I love this recipe! The lamb is always fall-off-the-bone tender and the green olives add a delicious briny flavor. I usually serve it over rice, but it would also be great with pasta or potatoes.


Omran Yousef
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out great. The meat was tender and juicy, and the green olives added a nice salty flavor. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


Joshua Obialor
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the green olives added a nice touch. However, I found the sauce to be a bit too thick. I would probably thin it out with some water or broth next time.


Naheed Akhtar
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more spices or herbs. The lamb was cooked well, but the green olives didn't really add much flavor.


Farhanwaheed Shaikh
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less green olives next time. Otherwise, the lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Flossie White
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up. Highly recommend!


HWK SHIZUKA GAMING
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This is one of my favorite lamb recipes. The meat is always so tender and juicy, and the green olives add a delicious briny flavor. I usually serve it over mashed potatoes, but it would also be great with rice or pasta.


RJ TANVIR FF
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The meat was cooked perfectly and the green olives added a really interesting flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Amanda O'Coin
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out amazing! The lamb was so flavorful and juicy, and the green olives added a nice tang. The sauce was also really delicious, and I ended up using it to dip my bread in. Will definitely be making this aga


Mehrsa Nejdastne
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This lamb dish was an absolute delight! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the green olives added a briny, salty flavor that perfectly complemented the richness of the lamb. I served it over a bed of couscous, and it was a hit with my family.