Best 11 Braised Lamb Shanks With Tom Recipes

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For those seeking a culinary adventure and a taste of comfort, look no further than the classic dish of braised lamb shanks with tomatoes. This enticing meal combines the richness of fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks with the vibrant flavors of tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and savory spices. Whether it's a cozy dinner with loved ones or an impressive feast for guests, this delectable recipe will transport your taste buds to a realm of pure culinary bliss.

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STOUT-BRAISED LAMB SHANKS



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You can't have Irish stew for St Patrick's Day every year. If you feel like something a little different, but still fairly traditional, this hearty dish should fit the bill.

Provided by Nick Russell

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Irish

Time 2h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 lamb shanks
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle stout (such as Guinness®) or porter
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh rosemary
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large, wide pot over medium-high heat until the oil begins to smoke. Brown the lamb shanks in the hot oil on all sides until well browned, about 10 minutes. Remove lamb shanks and set aside. Pour the excess grease from the Dutch oven, reduce heat to medium, and stir in the onions and garlic. Cook and stir until the onions have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the carrots, celery, and tomato paste; continue cooking 5 minutes more.
  • Return the lamb shanks to the Dutch oven, and pour in the stout beer and beef broth. Bring to a simmer over high heat. While you're waiting for the beer to simmer, use kitchen twine to tie together the thyme sprigs, parsley sprigs, and bay leaf into a secure bundle; add to the lamb shanks.
  • Once the lamb shanks begin to simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lamb is very tender and nearly falling off of the bone, 2 to 3 hours. Stir the lamb occasionally as it cooks, and add water if needed to keep the cooking liquid from becoming too thick. You want the cooking liquid to have reduced into a nice sauce by the time the lamb shanks are done. Stir in the rosemary sprig, and salt and pepper to taste during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove rosemary sprig and herb bundle before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 544.3 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH TOM



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If you want to ensure that a piece of meat is both tender and flavorful, you can't do better than braising. This recipe is brought to us by Tom Valenti, owner and executive chef of New York's Ouest restaurant, who likes to serve the lamb on a bed of soft polenta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 lamb fore shanks (about 1 pound each)
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
2 medium celery stalks, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup tomato paste
2 cups red wine
1 cup white wine
5 sprigs fresh thyme
1 dried bay leaf
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
3 anchovy fillets
1 whole head garlic, cut in half
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups Tom Valenti's Veal Stock, or 1 cup demi-glace
2 cups Tom Valenti's Chicken Stock
Tom Valenti's Soft Polenta

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. With a sharp knife, cut about 1 inch from the bottom (narrow end) of the shank bones down to the bone and all the way around; this will help expose the bone while cooking. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add lamb, and sear until brown all over, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from pot, and set aside.
  • Pour off all but 3 tablespoons fat. Add celery, carrot, and onion, and cook until soft and beginning to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomato paste, and cook about 3 minutes more. Stir in red and white wine, thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns, anchovies, garlic, vinegar, and sugar. Increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes to burn off some of the alcohol. Add veal and chicken stocks.
  • Add lamb and return to a boil. Cover and transfer to oven. Cook for 1 hour. Uncover and cook until meat is very tender, turning the shanks over every half hour, 2 1/2 to 3 hours more.
  • Remove shanks from braising liquid; strain the liquid and discard the solids. Skim any fat that rises to the surface and use the liquid as a sauce. Spoon some polenta onto a serving plate. Top with a lamb shank. Spoon sauce around plate and serve immediately.

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 small meaty lamb shanks (about 4 1/2 pounds), trimmed of fat
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
4 carrots, peeled and finely diced
3 small sprigs fresh rosemary
2 imported bay leaves
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups big-bodied young red wine
2 medium turnips (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh orange zest
1 small garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper and cook, in batches if necessary, turning with tongs, until well browned, about 10 minutes each batch. Remove the lamb shanks with tongs to a plate and set aside.
  • Stir the onions, carrots, rosemary, bay leaves, and garlic into the dutch oven and cook, stirring, until the onions are very soft, about 5 minutes. Add 2 1/2 cups of the wine and deglaze the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
  • Return the lamb shanks to the pot and braise the mixture, tightly covered, in the oven for 1 hour. Uncover and braise for 2 more hours, turning the shanks every 30 minutes. Stir in the turnips and the remaining 1/2 cup of the wine, and continue to braise, in the oven for 30 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • While the lamb shanks are braising, make the gremolata: chop together the rosemary, orange zest, and garlic. Place each lamb shank on a serving plate, top with the vegetables, sprinkle with gremolata and serve immediately.

TOM VALENTI'S LAMB SHANKS



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Provided by Tom Valenti

Categories     Garlic     Tomato     Vegetable     Braise     Dinner     Vinegar     Lamb Shank     Red Wine     White Wine     Winter     Parade     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 lamb foreshanks
Coarse salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil
2 ribs of celery, roughly chopped
1 carrot, roughly chopped
1 onion, roughly chopped
1/3 cup tomato paste
5 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
8 whole black peppercorns
3 anchovy fillets
1 whole head of garlic, cut in half crosswise
2 cups red wine
1 cup white wine
1/3 cup white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups beef broth and 2 cups chicken broth
White Bean Puree , for serving

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat oven to 325°F. Season the lamb with salt and pepper.
  • 2.Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the celery, carrot, and onion; cook until very soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • 3.Add the tomato paste and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add the thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns, anchovies, and garlic; cook 3 minutes.
  • 4.Add the wines, vinegar, and sugar; raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and add the broths. Leave over medium heat while you brown the lamb shanks.
  • 5.Pour the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil into a sauté pan. Over medium-high heat, brown the lamb shanks well on all sides, using tongs to flip them over.
  • 6.Transfer lamb shanks to a roasting pan and pour the braising liquid on top. Cover with aluminum foil and cook in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove the foil and cook 2 1/2 to 3 hours more, turning the shanks over every half hour until the meat is very soft.
  • 7.Remove the shanks from the braising liquid and strain the liquid. Skim any fat that rises to the surface, then use the liquid as a sauce. Serve in shallow bowls atop White Bean Puree.

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS



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Anne Burrell's Braised Lamb Shanks recipe for Food Network is a hearty fan favorite.

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
Extra-virgin olive oil
3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 lamb shanks (each about 1 1/4 pounds; 1 shank is a portion)
4 cloves garlic
Kosher salt
1 (12-ounce) can tomato paste
1 large Spanish onion or 2 small yellow onions, cut into 1-inch dice
2 cups hearty red wine
2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary leaves
10 to 12 thyme branches tied together in a bundle
3 to 4 cups water
4 bay leaves
Gremolata, recipe follows
1 orange, zested
1 lemon, zested
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons freshly grated horseradish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Coat a large Dutch oven generously with olive oil and bring to a high heat. Season the shanks generously with salt and add them to the pan. Brown well on all sides. This is an incredibly important step; do not rush it.
  • Meanwhile, puree the onions, carrots, celery and garlic in a food processor until it becomes a coarse paste. Remove and set aside.
  • Remove the shanks from the pan to a sheet tray. Discard the excess fat from the pan. Add a little more oil to coat the bottom of the pan and add the pureed veggies. Season with salt, to taste. Saute the veggies until they are very brown and aromatic, about 20 minutes. The brown veggies should form a sort of crust on the bottom of the pan, do not let this burn; it is where a lot of the flavor is! Don't rush this step either, since this is where you will develop the brown color and flavor.
  • Add the tomato paste and brown for 5 minutes. Stir in the wine, chopped rosemary and thyme bundle. Stir frequently and cook until the wine has reduced by about half.
  • Add the shanks back to the pot and pour in 3 to 4 cups of water. The shanks should be submersed, if they are not, add more water. Add the bay leaves to the pan, cover and put in the preheated oven. The cooking time will be about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Turn the shanks over about halfway through the cooking time. Check the shanks every 45 minutes or so. If the liquid has reduced too much add more water. Defat as you go.
  • Remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking time for maximum browning. When the shanks are done the meat should be incredibly tender and flavorful. Transfer to serving plates and garnish with Gremolata. Serve with Hard Polenta Cakes, if desired,
  • Call yourself a superstar!!!
  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and set aside until ready to use.

ELEGANT BRAISED LAMB SHANK DINNER RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: lamb shanks, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, canola oil, medium carrots, medium white onion, celery, garlic, tomato paste, red wine, chicken stock, orange, lemon, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, bay leaves, brussels sprouts, red pearl onion, olive oil, yukon gold potato, white pepper, unsalted butter, sour cream, heavy cream, fresh parsley, lemon, flaky sea salt, garlic, fresh chives, horseradish, orange

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

6 lb lamb shanks, 1 pound (455 g) each
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium carrots, minced, plus 1 pound (455 grams) oblique-cut
1 medium white onion, minced
2 stalks celery, minced
20 cloves garlic, minced, plus 15 whole, divided
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine
4 cups chicken stock
1 orange, juiced
1 lemon, juiced
5 sprigs fresh rosemary
10 sprigs fresh thyme
3 bay leaves
1 lb brussels sprouts, halved
1 lb red pearl onion, peeled
olive oil, for drizzling
3 lb yukon gold potato, peeled, chopped, and boiled
white pepper, to taste
½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, cubed and chilled
1 cup sour cream
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 lemon, zested
½ tablespoon flaky sea salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1 teaspoon horseradish
orange, zested

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Season the lamb shanks all over with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Sear 2 lamb shanks at a time until a dark brown crust forms on one side, 3-5 minutes. Sear the other sides of the meat until evenly browned. Remove the shanks from the pan and set aside. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan.
  • Add the minced carrots, onion, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until the vegetables are deeply caramelized, 15-20 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook until it browns and is aromatic, 5 minutes.
  • Add the red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to release the flavorful browned bits stuck to the bottom. Cook until the wine reduces by half and thickens slightly, 3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock, orange juice, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Return the lamb shanks to the Dutch oven, cover, and place in the oven for 2 hours, turning the shanks halfway through, until the lamb is tender and the braising liquid has thickened.
  • About halfway through the lamb cooking time, add the oblique-cut carrots, Brussels sprouts, red pearl onions, and whole garlic cloves to a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Roast in the oven for 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Right after the potatoes finish boiling, drain and transfer to a large bowl. Season with plenty of salt and a bit of white pepper, and mash the potatoes until as smooth as possible.
  • Fold in the butter, sour cream, and heavy cream until smooth and light.
  • Make the citrus gremolata: In a small bowl, combine the parsley, lemon zest, flaky salt, garlic, chives, horseradish, and orange zest.
  • To serve, scoop mashed potatoes onto a plate. Add roasted vegetables and a lamb shank. Top with the braising liquid and citrus gremolata.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1362 calories, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 78 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 76 grams, Sugar 17 grams

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH MUSHROOMS AND PASTA



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If you prefer a thicker sauce add in a little flour mixed with cold water to thicken towards the end of cooking time. This is a really great recipe for lamb!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 3h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
6 lamb shanks
2 large onions, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 1/2 lbs small white button mushrooms
1 -2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram (optional and to taste)
1/2-1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine (can use red wine)
3 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
salt and pepper
grated parmesan cheese
1 lb rigatoni pasta or 1 lb penne pasta, uncooked

Steps:

  • Set oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a large Dutch oven or oven-proof pot heat oil over high heat.
  • Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper then brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side) transfer to a platter or plate.
  • Add in onions, garlic, mushrooms, thyme, majoram and crushed red pepper; saute for about 7-8 minutes or until veggies are tender.
  • Return the lamb back to the pot.
  • Add in wine and bring to a boil; simmer for about 6-8 minutes.
  • Add in broth, Worcestershire sauce and crushed tomatoes; bring back to a boil.
  • Cover the pot and transfer to the oven to cook for about 2-1/2 - 3 hours, or until the lamb is very tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper about the last 30 minutes or cooking.
  • Meanwhile cook the pasta in boiling salted water until JUST firm-tender; drain and place the pasta in a large bowl.
  • Spoon the sauce over the cooked pasta, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, then place the shanks on top.
  • Serve and pass more Parmesan cheese separatel at the table.

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH ROSEMARY



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My husband and I love this recipe; it never fails and is easy to put together. I found it at Williams-Sonoma.com.

Provided by JenInCA

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 lamb shanks, fat trimmed
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 yellow onions, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 cups full-bodied red wine
1 cup beef stock
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper. In a large, deep pan (I like to use my Le Creuset dutch oven) over a medium-high flame, warm the olive oil and then brown the shanks on all sides, about 5 minutes in all.
  • Transfer the shanks to a dish.
  • Add the onions, carrots, and celery to the pan and cook until onions are translucent.
  • Add the wine to the pan, and bring to a simmer, stirring up any bits off the bottom.
  • Add the stock, rosemary, garlic, bay leaf and shanks to the pan and bring to a boil.
  • Place the lid on the pan, and put it in the preheated oven. Cook about 2 hours. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice and a nice salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814.9, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 242.1, Sodium 443, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.9, Protein 73

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH PEPPERS



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Hearty and aromatic, this braised lamb dish, adapted from my mother, Annette Gertner, takes inspiration from the Middle East by way of Eastern Europe. It simmers mostly unattended and even benefits from being made earlier in the day - or even a day or two in advance - and reheated. The four shanks yield four copious portions. (The recipe will serve six if every guest does not insist on having a bone.) Orzo alongside will sop up the sauce.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     meat, main course

Time 3h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 small-to-medium lamb shanks (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), excess fat and silver skin removed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
1 large green bell pepper, cored, ribs removed, cut in 1/2-inch strips
1 large red bell pepper, cored, ribs removed, cut in 1/2-inch strips
4 small yellow onions (about 1 pound), peeled and quartered vertically
3 large garlic cloves, smashed
1 teaspoon dill seed, crushed in a mortar
1 teaspoon paprika, preferably Hungarian
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Steps:

  • Pat dry lamb shanks. In a heavy casserole or Dutch oven that will hold all the shanks, heat oil on medium-high. Add lamb shanks and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove to a platter. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Add bell peppers and onions to the pan. Sauté, stirring, until the vegetables wilt and just begin to color, 5 to 6 minutes. Add garlic, dill seed, paprika and cinnamon. Stir. Add stock and wine. Bring to a simmer. Stir in tomato paste and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice. Return lamb shanks to the pot along with any juices on the platter. Cover them with a piece of parchment or waxed paper, cover pot with lid, reduce heat to very low and cook about 2 hours, basting the shanks occasionally and turning them at least once until the meat is very tender when pierced with a knife.
  • Remove shanks from the pot. Increase heat to medium and reduce sauce by about a third, about 10 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Return shanks to the pot, baste and reheat. Serve directly from the casserole or transfer to a serving dish. Strew with fresh dill before serving.

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH LEMON



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Many of us had our earliest experiences with braised foods not at the pricey restaurants that have recently rediscovered their appeal but at the Greek diners that never forgot it. So it's not surprising that I associate braised lamb shanks with egg-lemon sauce, a Greek staple. But when I set about to recreate this standard dish I found the sauce superfluous. Though a slow-cooked pot of braised lamb shanks and root vegetables becomes so sweet that it begs for something to counter it, it is also so rich that the thick sauce (a primitive form of béarnaise, really) is overkill. Better, it seems to me, is to finish the braised shanks with what you might call lemon-lemon sauce, using both a lemon's zest and a lemon's juice. That little touch converts this dish from a delicious but perhaps one-dimensional stew to something more, a braise that may never look particularly elegant but tastes that way.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, steaks and chops, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 lamb shanks, roughly a pound each
Salt and pepper to taste
3 or 4 thyme sprigs
6 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
1 large onion, cut into chunks
4 stalks celery, roughly chopped
4 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
2 cups dry white wine or water
1 1/2 pounds waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 lemon
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Put oil in a large, deep skillet or casserole that can be covered later, and turn heat to medium-high. Add shanks, sprinkling them with salt and pepper. When pieces are deeply browned on one side, add thyme, garlic, onion, half the celery and half the carrots, and more salt and pepper to skillet. Continue to brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Add wine, and let mixture bubble for about a minute; cover and adjust heat so that mixture simmers steadily. Cook for about an hour.
  • Add remaining vegetables to pan; zest lemon, and add zest as well. Continue to cook until lamb is very tender and vegetables soft, another 30 to 45 minutes. (You can prepare dish up to this point in advance; let sit for a few hours, or cover and refrigerate for up to a day before reheating and proceeding.)
  • When lamb is done, juice lemon, and add juice to sauce. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1137, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 76 grams, SaturatedFat 26 grams, Sodium 2115 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS



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Lamb shanks are good value, and as each one is a portion, serving is a cinch. You can braise the shanks up to two days ahead

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp olive oil
8 lamb shanks
1 onion, roughly chopped
2 carrots, roughly chopped
few sprigs fresh rosemary
3 fresh bay leaves
4 garlic cloves, left whole
2 tbsp plain flour
1 tbsp tomato purée
350ml white wine
500ml lamb or chicken stock

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Pour the oil in a casserole dish or roasting tray large enough to fit all the shanks. With the pan set over a high heat on the hob, spend a good 10 mins browning the lamb all over.
  • Remove the lamb, add the onion and carrot and cook for 10 mins until starting to brown. Stir in the herbs and garlic and cook for a few mins more. Stir in the flour and tomato purée, season well then pour over the wine and stock.
  • Return the lamb shanks to the pan. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid or tightly with foil and cook in the oven, undisturbed, for 1½-2 hrs until lamb is tender. Remove the lamb from the sauce and set aside.
  • Put pan back on the hob and bubble the sauce down for about 15 mins until rich and glossy. Pass through a sieve into a jug. The lamb and sauce can be stored in the fridge for two days or frozen for one month. To serve, reheat the lamb in the sauce, adding a splash of water if the sauce is too thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.41 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • To get the most flavorful braised lamb shanks, choose high-quality lamb shanks with good marbling.
  • Brown the lamb shanks well before braising them. This will help to develop their flavor and color.
  • Use a variety of vegetables and herbs in your braising liquid. This will add depth and complexity to the flavor of the lamb.
  • Cook the lamb shanks low and slow. This will help to tenderize the meat and make it fall off the bone.
  • Serve the braised lamb shanks with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.

Conclusion:

Braised lamb shanks are a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this restaurant-quality dish at home. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give braised lamb shanks a try. You won't be disappointed!

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