Armenian Lamb Shanks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 lb. lamb shanks in 2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, peeled and sliced
8 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp. crushed dried oregano
1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
finely chopped yellow onion and parsley (garnish)

Preparation

Trim shanks of excess fat.
Place in an 8-quart casserole.
Add the remaining ingredients except the garnish.
Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, until the lamb is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Partially uncover pot for the last half hour.
Garnish with onion mixed with parsley.
Serves 4 to 6.