Description
Tender and flavorful Braised Lamb Shanks, slow-cooked in a savory red wine and herb-infused sauce until fall-off-the-bone tender. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for a special dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks (about 1–1.5 pounds each)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Lamb Shanks:
Vegetables:
Liquid and Seasonings:
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Season and Sear: Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper. Sear in a Dutch oven until browned; set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion, carrots, and celery. Add garlic and tomato paste.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Deglaze with red wine. Add broth, tomatoes, herbs. Return lamb to pot.
- Braise: Cover and braise in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
- Thicken Sauce: Remove lamb, simmer sauce to thicken.
- Serve: Serve lamb shanks with sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread.
- For enhanced flavor, marinate lamb shanks in garlic, herbs, and wine before cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 58g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
