Greek-Style Braised Lamb Shanks
User Reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
1212 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek-Style Braised Lamb Shanks
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These Braised Lamb Shanks are inspired by Greek flavors, and the perfect recipe for a cold winter night or to impress at your next dinner party.
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Ingredients
For the lamb shanks
- 4 lamb shanks (about 1600g total for 4 shanks)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 cup pearl onions, peeled
- 2 celery sticks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground all spice
- 2 cinnamon sticks (or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 28 oz jar or can or tomato sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
For the mashed potatoes
- 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 - 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup plain cream cheese
Instructions
For the lamb shanks
- Season the lamb shanks well with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Heat the oil in a large dutch oven over medium high heat. When the oil is hot add the lamb shanks to the put and sear until well browned on all 4 sides.
- Once browned, remove the lamb shanks to a plate or bowl and set aside.
- Add the onions and celery and cook over medium heat, stirring often, about 5-7 minutes until softened and starting to brown.
- Add the garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Next, add the dried oregano, paprika, garlic powder, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks (or ground cinnamon), salt, pepper and bay leaves and mix to combine.
- Deglaze with the wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot and let cook until it reduces slightly, 3-4 minutes. Then add the chicken broth and tomato sauce and stir to combine.
- Place the lamb shanks back in the pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Turn to medium-low and let simmer for 5 minutes and then turn off the heat. Cover the pot with a lid, and bake in the oven at 350 for 1 1/2 hours, then remove the lid for the rest of the cooking time, 30-45 minutes more (check on them periodically through the cooking process in case you need to add more chicken broth - the liquid will have reduced by ¼-⅓ by the time they’re done) or until they are tender enough to fall off the bone.
For the mashed potatoes
- Make the mashed potatoes with about 30 minutes left in the lamb shanks cooking time.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook your potatoes until soft and fork-tender.
- Once potatoes are cooked, remove from the heat and drain the water.
- Put the cooked potatoes through a ricer and set aside in a bowl. Add the butter, salt, pepper, whole milk and cream cheese to the large pot over low heat. As the butter melts, stir to combine all of the ingredients together until the butter has fully melted. Turn the heat off.
- Add the riced or mashed potatoes back to the pot and stir to combine. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired. Or, add more butter or milk if you need more creaminess. Set aside covered on the stove to keep warm.
To serve
- To serve, add mashed potatoes to a plate or low bowl and add the lamb shanks on top with some of the braising liquid. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- A red wine like a cabernet sauvignon, merlot, shiraz or a Greek red wine will work for this recipe.
- If you don't use wine in your cooking, substitute with an equal amount of chicken broth.
- Instead of mashed potatoes you can serve these braised lamb shanks over rice or orzo.
- If you like this recipe, try Easy Beef Stew in Tomato Sauce (Moshari Kokkinisto)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1212kcal
(61%)
Carbohydrates
65.1g
(22%)
Protein
93.9g
(188%)
Fat
60.4g
(93%)
Saturated Fat
25.5g
(128%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.6g
Monounsaturated Fat
24.9g
Cholesterol
336.9mg
(112%)
Sodium
2783.1mg
(116%)
Fiber
10.8g
(43%)
Sugar
14.2g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1212kcal | 61% |
| Carbohydrates | 65.1g | 22% |
| Protein | 93.9g | 188% |
| Fat | 60.4g | 93% |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5g | 128% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24.9g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 336.9mg | 112% |
| Sodium | 2783.1mg | 116% |
| Fiber | 10.8g | 43% |
| Sugar | 14.2g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
33 reviews
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