Armenian Braised Beef

Armenian Braised Beef

INGREDIENTS:

4 lamb shanks
2 Tblsp. Olive oil
2 onions [chopped]
1/4 cup Armenian or Italian parsley [chopped]
1 green bell pepper [chopped]
1/2 cup white wine
15 0z. can of crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
1 teaspoon of fresh basil leaves [chopped]
1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves [chopped]
1 teaspoon fresh Rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION:
In a heavy skillet, brown off the lamb shanks in the olive oil. (Can also be placed on a grill and browned off)
Mix the rest of the ingredients and pour over the shanks. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours
or until tender. Baste with the sauce 2 or 3 times during cooking. (Can be cooked on top of the stove in
a covered skillet or chicken fryer at a med-low setting and served when the meat begins to fall off the bone.
About 2 hours. Add white wine or water if necessary )

From here.