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Tender Braised Lamb Shanks

A cozy and delicious recipe for tender braised lamb shanks, perfect for impressing your loved ones.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces lamb shanks
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pieces carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cup red wine Feel free to drink a little while you’re cooking!
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • for garnish Fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by patting the lamb shanks dry with a paper towel. This helps the seasoning stick better.
  2. Sprinkle the shanks generously with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the lamb shanks and sear them on all sides until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Remove the shanks and set them aside. In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Pour in the red wine and scrape up the bits stuck to the bottom. Let it simmer for a few minutes until reduced by half.
  4. Return the lamb shanks to the pot, along with the beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours.
  5. When the lamb is tender and falls off the bone, remove the shanks carefully and place them on a serving platter. Discard the bay leaf and blend the sauce if desired.
Serving
  1. Spoon the savory sauce over the lamb and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a heartier dish, consider adding potatoes or parsnips in the last hour of cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.