Beer Braised Lamb Shanks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 None large lamb shanks
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp olive oil
3.5 oz pancetta, roughly chopped
2 None small Spanish onions, roughly chopped
2 None carrots, peeled, roughly chopped
1/2 bunch fresh thyme, leaves picked, plus extra chopped, to serve
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
10.5 oz brown lentils
2 1/2 cups beef stock
1 1/2 cups pale ale beer
None None mashed potatoes, to serve (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Season lamb shanks and dust with flour. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Working in batches, sear lamb for 3-5 mins. Set aside. Reduce heat, add pancetta and cook, stirring, for 2 mins, until starting to brown. Add onions, carrots, thyme and garlic. Cook for 3 mins. Add lentils and cook for 1 min. Add stock and beef, cover and bring to a boil. Return lamb to pan and roast, covered, for 1 hour 30 mins, or until very tender.
Serve with extra chopped thyme and mashed potatoes, if desired.