Turkish Lamb Shanks

"When my husband and I first started courting, we discovered that we had a lot in common, including a favorite meal at Paul's Restaurant in Berkeley, which closed before we met. Fortunately, I learned how to cook this dish myself. Love has blossomed, and in 20 years we don't get tired of Turkish lamb," writes Pam Peters. Rice or couscous will be a great addition.
Place the drumsticks in a 12-by-17-inch baking dish. Bake uncovered in the oven at 450 ° C for 15 minutes. Add the onion; continue baking until the drumsticks are lightly browned, about 30 minutes longer.Remove the baking sheet from the oven; reduce the heat to 400 degrees. Add the bell pepper, tomatoes with their juice, broth, pepper and thyme to the pan. Cover tightly; continue to bake until the meat is easily separated from the bones, about 1 1/2 hours longer. Remove the fat from the pan juices; discard the fat. Divide the drumsticks, vegetables, and juices equally into 4 shallow bowls of hot boiled rice. Add salt to taste.