Coffee-Braised Lamb Shanks | Stemple Creek Ranch

Ingredients

• For the Spice Mix:
• 2 tsp. coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds
• 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• freshly ground pepper
• For the Meat:
• 4 grass fed Stemple Creek Lamb Shanks
• 2 Tbl. olive oil
• 1 large onion, peeled & diced
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled & minced
• 4 tsp. Ancho chile powder
• 2 cups beef stock (may substitute chicken stock)
• 1 cup strong coffee
• 3/4 cup diced canned tomatoes (with juice)
• 2 Tbl. red wine vinegar
• 1-2 tsp. hot sauce (Harissa or Sriracha are good)