Meanwhile, season the meat on all sides and then add it to the pan and brown well on all sides.

Return the pan to the heat and when really hot, add the lamb mince and brown well.

Heat two more tablespoons of oil in the pan and add the sliced onion and brown well.

Add the meat and brown well on all sides, 8-10 minutes in total.

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a casserole dish or roasting tray, add the lamb shanks, season and brown well all over.