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Braised Lamb Shank

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Ingredients

  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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Braised Lamb Shank

Created by: Howcan Team

Ingredients

  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the lamb shanks on all sides, then remove from the pot and set aside.
  • Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Return the lamb shanks to the pot and add the beef broth, rosemary, and thyme.
  • Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the preheated oven.
  • Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  • Remove the lamb shanks from the pot and keep warm.
  • Strain the braising liquid and skim off any fat.
  • Serve the lamb shanks with the strained braising liquid and your choice of side dishes.
Main Course
Mediterranean

Lamb shank is a classic dish with a rich history dating back to ancient times. This flavorful cut of meat comes from the lower part of the lamb's leg and has been a staple in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries. Chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver have popularized this dish, infusing it with their own unique twists. The slow-cooking method is crucial to achieving the tender, fall-off-the-bone texture that makes lamb shank so irresistible. Today, some of the best versions of this dish can be found in traditional Greek and Moroccan restaurants, where it's often braised with aromatic spices and served with couscous or creamy mashed potatoes. Whether it's cooked in a savory tomato-based sauce or a fragrant blend of herbs and wine, the key to a perfect lamb shank lies in the careful balance of flavors and the patience to let it simmer to perfection.

200 min

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4

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450 calories

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the lamb shanks on all sides, then remove from the pot and set aside.
  • Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Return the lamb shanks to the pot and add the beef broth, rosemary, and thyme.
  • Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the preheated oven.
  • Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  • Remove the lamb shanks from the pot and keep warm.
  • Strain the braising liquid and skim off any fat.
  • Serve the lamb shanks with the strained braising liquid and your choice of side dishes.
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