Braised lamb shanks infused with wonderful Mexican flavors!

Ingredients

*2 Tbs. vegetable oil
*4 lamb shanks
*1 C. chopped onion
*2 cloves garlic, minced
*1 C. chopped, canned tomatoes, drained
*2 canned chipotles in adobo sauce, diced, with some adobo sauce
*1/2 C. brewed coffee
*2 Tbs. packed brown sugar
*1/2 C. tequila
*salt and pepper
*fresh cilantro sprigs

Directions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.  Add lamb shanks and brown on all sides for about 10 minutes.  Transfer shanks to a plate and saute onion and garlic for about 4 minutes, or until transparent.  Add tomatoes, chilies, coffee, sugar, and tequila, and cook, stirring, until the sugar melts.  Return shanks to pot and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the lamb is fork-tender, about 2 1/2-3 hours.  Season to taste and serve with sauce, garnishing each plate with cilantro sprigs.

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