Rosemary Braised Leg of Lamb

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs 30 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 35 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    191 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Rosemary Braised Leg of Lamb

Rosemary Braised Leg of Lamb is rich, hearty, and delicious - full of flavor that is perfect for a fancy dinner party or holiday dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 lamb shanks salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onion chopped
  • 3 carrot cut into 1/4 inch rounds
  • 10 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red wine 750 milliliter bottle
  • 1 tomato 28 ounce can whole, peeled
  • 1 10.5 ounce condensed chicken broth can
  • 1 10.5 ounce beef broth canned
  • 5 teaspoons rosemary chopped, fresh
  • 2 teaspoons thyme chopped fresh

Instructions

  1. Pat lamb shanks dry and trim off any excess fat. 
  2. Season well with salt and pepper. 
  3. Het olive oil in large, heavy pan until shimmery. 
  4. Working in batches, cook lamb shanks until brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer shanks to plate and set aside.
  5. Add onions, carrots and garlic to pot and sautee until golden brown, about 10 minutes. 
  6. Stir in wine, tomatoes, chicken broth and beef broth.
  7. Season with rosemary and thyme. Return shanks to pot, pressing down to submerge.
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. 
  9. Cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
  10. Remove cover from pot. Simmer about 20 minutes longer. 
  11. Transfer shanks to platter, place in a warm oven.
  12. Boil juices in pot until thickened, about 15 minutes. Spoon over shanks to serve. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 191kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 1007mg (42%) Potassium 411mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 5270IU (105%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 191kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 1007mg 42%
Potassium 411mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 5270IU 105%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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