Description
Braised Lamb Shanks: A Hearty Delight is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender lamb shanks slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home or a special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Lamb Shanks:
- 4 lamb shanks (about 1 pound each)
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Sear the lamb: Pat the lamb shanks dry, season with salt and pepper. Sear in a Dutch oven until browned. Set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: Cook onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste, cook briefly.
- Deglaze and simmer: Pour in red wine, simmer to reduce slightly. Add broth, tomatoes, herbs. Return lamb to pot.
- Braise: Cover and braise in the oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until tender.
- Finish: Discard herbs, skim fat, and serve.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, polenta, or noodles.
- For a thicker sauce, reduce liquid on stovetop after cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank with sauce
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
