Lamb Shanks Deluxe

• 1/2 medium lemon
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 lamb shanks (about 12 ounces each)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups beef consomme
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup dry vermouth
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
• 4 celery ribs, cut into chunks

1. Rub lemon and garlic over the lamb shanks; let stand for 10 minutes. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 3/4 cup flour, salt and pepper. Add shanks, one at a time, and shake to coat.
2. In a large skillet, brown lamb in oil over medium-high heat. Transfer to a shallow roasting pan. Stir the remaining flour into the skillet; cook and stir until browned. Stir in the consomme, water and vermouth until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
3. Stir in the onion. Pour over lamb. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 1-1/2 hours. Turn shanks; add the carrots and celery. Cover and bake 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender.

lemon, garlic, lamb shanks, flour, salt, pepper, olive oil, beef consomme, water, onion, carrots, celery

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/lamb-shanks-deluxe/ (may not work)