Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
364 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe
Description
This braised lamb shank recipe starts by seasoning lamb shanks with salt and pepper, then browning them in a hot oven-safe pot with neutral oil. Removing the lamb temporarily, onions are cooked in the same pot until lightly browned to add sweetness and depth. Whole garlic cloves, bay leaves, beef broth, dry red wine, and tomato sauce are added, creating a robust braising liquid.
The lamb shanks are returned to the pot and baked at 350°F (175°C) for about two hours or until tender. This slow oven braise softens the meat and allows it to absorb the savory broth, wine, and tomato flavors. The resulting dish is rich, tender, and flavorful with a well-balanced sauce.
Serve the lamb shanks with the braising sauce alongside mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. This recipe delivers a satisfying main course with minimal active cooking time.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil avocado or olive, generic cooking oil
- 4 lamb shank
- 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper adjust to taste, ground
- 1 onion cut into half rings, large
- 5 garlic cleaned, whole, cloves
- 3 bay leaf
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup red wine dry
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat an oven safe pot with oil. Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
- Add lamb shanks and brown them on all the sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook onions until they are lightly brown.
- Add garlic cloves, bay leaves, beef broth, dry red wine and tomato sauce to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Add in lamb shanks. Bake at 350°F for about 2 hours or until tender.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 2262mg | 94% |
| Potassium | 699mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 142IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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