Best 12 Braised Lamb With Vegetables Recipes

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Are you in search of a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more? Look no further! Discover the art of braising lamb with vegetables, a delectable dish that combines succulent lamb, an array of colorful vegetables, and a rich, flavorful sauce. With this comprehensive guide, you'll embark on a journey to create a masterpiece that will impress family, friends, and fellow food enthusiasts alike. So, prepare your apron, ignite your culinary passion, and let's delve into the secrets of cooking braised lamb with vegetables.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY BRAISED LAMB SHANKS RECIPE



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Super tender, perfectly spiced braised lamb shanks and vegetables in a rich red wine sauce. Cooking lamb shanks is easier than you might think. Simply season, sear, and braise! It's the perfect lamb shank recipe for a small gathering! A dry red wine is your best bet for the red wine sauce. (Merlot is my favorite here, but a Cabernet Sauvignon would work well, too.) Serve rosemary lamb shanks with couscous, Lebanese rice, or pita to soak up all the delicious sauce. Start this rich, meaty dinner with a big bright salad like arugula salad or white bean salad.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 American lamb shanks
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, (roughly chopped)
2 celery ribs, (chopped)
3 large carrots, (peeled and cut into large pieces)
1 pound baby potatoes, (scrubbed)
2 cups red wine like Merlot
3 cups low-sodium beef broth
28- ounce can peeled tomatoes
2 cinnamon sticks
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, add all the spice mix ingredients and mix to combine.
  • Pat the lamb shanks dry and season with the spice mix on all sides.
  • In a large Dutch oven pot like this one, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown the lamb shanks on all sides (about 8 mins or so). Transfer the lamb shanks to a large tray or bowl for now. Carefully dispose of extra fat in a separate heat-safe bowl, and return the pot to heat.
  • Now add the onions, celery, carrots and potatoes. Saute for 5-7 minutes on medium-high, or until the vegetables gain some color. Add red wine, scrape the pot of brown bits. Cook briefly so that the wine reduces a bit.
  • Add the broth, tomatoes, cinnamon sticks, thyme, and rosemary. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper. Return lamb shanks back to the pot; press down to submerge. Boil for 10 minutes. Turn heat off.
  • Cover the pot and transfer to the 350 degrees F-heated oven. Cook in the oven for 2 1/2 hours (It's a good idea to check periodically through cooking just in case you need to add a little more liquid. When the shanks finish cooking, the liquid will have reduced to about 1/3 of what it was when you started.)
  • While the lamb shanks are cooking, prepare rice according to this recipe, or prepare 2-3 cups of orzo pasta according to package instructions.
  • Serve the lamb shanks hot with a little of the veggies and braising sauce on top of rice or orzo pasta. You might also like to prepare a side salad like this 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad or Fattoush. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 kcal, Sugar 6.6 g, Sodium 974.4 mg, Fat 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 44.4 g, Cholesterol 127.3 mg, UnsaturatedFat 7.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BRAISED LAMB WITH VEGETABLES



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The Braised Lamb with Vegetables recipe out of our category Lamb! EatSmarter has over 80,000 healthy & delicious recipes online. Try them out!

Provided by EAT SMARTER

Time 3h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Leg of lamb
2 Tbsps clarified butter
salt
freshly ground peppers
1 root garlic cloves
3 sprigs rosemary
600 grams small potatoes (cooked, unpeeled)
1 Red Bell pepper (cleaned, cored and cut into strips)
150 grams green Beans (cleaned, trimmed)
4 very small Artichoke
1 Tbsp lemon juice
4 tomatoes (skinned, quartered, cored)
olive oil

Steps:

  • Rinse lamb, pat dry, season with with salt and pepper and place into a roasting pan. Brush with melted butter.
  • Separate garlic cloves. Add garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs to the pan, add 2 cups of water and roast lamb in preheated oven at 180°C (approximately 350°F) for about 2.5 hours, baste meat with cooking juices often.
  • Peel potatoes. Heat olive oil in a pan and saute potatoes until golden, season wth salt, pepper and rosemary.
  • Cook beans in boiling salted water for about 6-8 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water and drain again.
  • Rinse artichokes, halve and remove hard stalks, drizzle with lemon juice. Heat olive oil in a pan and saute artichokes, cut side down, until golden brown.
  • 10 minutes before the end of roasting, remove garlic cloves from the pan. Add tomatoes and peppers to the pan and finish roasting.
  • Peel garlic and add pulp to the pan.
  • Remove meat from the pan, let rest briefly and slice. Arrange meat with vegetables on plates and drizzle with cooking sauce. Serve.

BRAISED LAMB WITH VEGETABLES



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from gourmet magazine this recipe is perfect for a festive holiday meal. it tastes even better if you make it the day before. for advance prep omit the spinach and add before you are ready to serve

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 3h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 -3 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 cups water
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
6 carrots, cut in 2 inch pieces
2 lbs spinach

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350.
  • heat oil in skillet.
  • sprinkle lamb with salt& pepper and brown in skillet, in batches.
  • transfer to a large baking dish.
  • pour fat out of skillet, add onions and celery and cook until softened.
  • add garlic, cumin and coriander.
  • add water and bring to boil scraping up bits in the skillet, add to the lamb break up the canned tomatoes with your hands and add to the lamb with the juices cover and place in oven, cook for 1 1/2 hours.
  • add carrots and cook for 1/2 hour.
  • put pot back on stovetop and add spinach, stirring until wilted about 5 minutes season with salt& pepper.

LAMB STEW WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 pound applewood smoked bacon, 3/4-inch-diced
3 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, 11/2-inch-diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
2 cups canned beef stock, such as College Inn
1 cup full-bodied red wine, such as Cotes du Rhone, plus extra for serving
1 cup diced canned tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut 2 inches thick diagonally
12 ounces small Yukon Gold potatoes, 11/2-inch-diced
8 to 10 ounces fresh cipolline or pearl onions, peeled (see note)
6 small turnips, whole or halved, depending on size (1 pound)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 (10-ounce) package frozen green peas, such as Birds Eye Garden Peas
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the canola oil in a medium (10- to 11-inch) ovenproof pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset, over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook for 5 minutes, until browned. Transfer the bacon to a large plate, leaving the fat in the pan. Dry the lamb with paper towels and toss it in a bowl first with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and then with the 1/4 cup of flour. Raise the heat to medium high and cook half the lamb in the bacon fat for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned. Add the lamb to the plate with the bacon and brown the second batch, also transferring it to the plate. Add the garlic to the pot and cook for one minute.
  • Pour the lamb and bacon, along with any juices that collect, back into the pot. Add the beef stock, wine, tomatoes (including the juice), thyme, rosemary, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil, scraping up the brown bits in the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes, cover and place in the oven for 30 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, onions and turnips, cover and return to the oven for 1 hour, until all the vegetables are tender.
  • Mash the 2 tablespoons of flour with the butter in a small bowl. Stir the mixture into the stew and simmer on top of the stove for 3 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the peas and parsley, season to taste and serve hot in large shallow bowls.

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND BUCKWHEAT (KASHA) BREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 lamb shanks
1 large Spanish onion
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 quarts chicken stock
6 small red-skin potatoes in 1-inch chunks
4 large carrots, in 2-inch chunks
2 parsnips in 1 1/2-inch chunks
2 large zucchini in 1 1/2-inch chunks
3 to 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon coarse cornmeal
1 cup fine kasha
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup minced onions
1 1/4 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • For the lamb: In a large, heavy-bottomed braising pan or Dutch oven, heat the oil to very hot. Brown the lamb shanks 2 at a time. Remove them to a side platter. Add the onions and cook until lightly colored. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Return the lamb shanks to the pan and cover 2/3 up with chicken stock. On low flame, cook for 1 hour, repositioning the shanks for even cooking until very tender. Remove the shanks and strain the stock. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Skim off most of the fat and bring stock to slow boil in the pan. Blanch the potatoes in the stock for 2 minutes. Transfer to roasting pan and set in oven. Blanch and transfer carrots, then parsnips and then zucchini in same manner. Roast vegetables for 10 minutes. Add lamb shanks to roasting pan with vegetables after 5 minutes and roast them for the final 5 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar to stock and reduce over high heat until thickened. Adjust vinegar to taste. Serve shanks with vegetables and sauce.
  • For the bread: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Lightly coat a 9 by 9-inch baking pan with 2 teaspoons of the butter. Put the cornmeal in the pan and shake to coat. In a bowl, stir together the kasha, flour, baking powder and salt. Mix in eggs, onion and buttermilk, then the remaining butter. Transfer to prepared pan and bake for 18 minutes or set and crusty. When cool enough, cut into squares.

BRAISED LAMB WITH VEGETABLES



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The Braised Lamb with Vegetables recipe out of our category Lamb! EatSmarter has over 80,000 healthy & delicious recipes online. Try them out!

Provided by EAT SMARTER

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1.5 kilograms Lamb cutlet
3 Tbsps vegetable oil
1 onion
1 garlic clove
4 carrots
600 milliliters Beef broth
500 grams small, waxy potatoes
1 pinch Caraway (ground)
1 bunch thyme
freshly grated Nutmeg
salt
freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse and pat dry lamb.
  • Peel onion and cut into wedges.
  • Peel carrots and cut into diagonal slices.
  • Peel and halve potatoes.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan and brown meat on all sides. Add onion, potatoes, crushed garlic and carrots and saute briefly. Add broth and season with caraway, nutmeg and salt and simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes. Rinse and shake dry thyme, pluck off leaves and add to the pan. Season to taste and serve garnished with thyme sprigs.

BRAISED LAMB SHANK WITH VEGETABLES



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Lamb shanks braised and cooked with potatoes, carrots and onion.

Provided by Chef Ralph

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Shanks

Time 2h30m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 (1 pound) lamb shanks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
water to cover
1 ½ pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
1 ½ pounds carrots, peeled and diced
1 ½ pounds onions, peeled and diced
1 ounce all-purpose flour
2 ounces butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Brown shanks in oil, about 20 minutes. Add water to cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour.
  • Add potatoes, carrots and onions and simmer for about 1 hour. In a small bowl blend flour into melted butter to make a roux, then stir this into simmering dish to thicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 196 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 57.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 216.4 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

ROASTED LAMB WITH ROOT VEGETABLES



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This recipe makes a fantastic holiday meal, but everyone likes it so much that you won't wait for a holiday to make it again. Impressive as it looks and tastes, it is actually quite simple to make, and it's basically a meal in one roasting pan so even clean-up is a breeze.

Provided by DarlisJ

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb

Time 3h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (6 pound) leg of lamb
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons coarse salt, or as needed
8 carrots, peeled and trimmed
16 small potatoes, unpeeled
1 large beet, peeled and cut into wedges
1 yam, peeled and cut into wedges
8 baby turnips, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Allow the leg of lamb to rest at room temperature for 1 hour before cooking.
  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven.
  • Whisk the garlic, pepper, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, rosemary, 1/2 cup olive oil, vinegar, and honey together in a small bowl. Rub the mixture over the lamb, then season with 2 tablespoons coarse salt. Set aside. Place carrots, potatoes, beet, yam, and turnips in a large roasting pan. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt. Arrange the seasoned leg of lamb on top of the vegetables.
  • Roast the lamb in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Continue roasting to your desired degree of doneness, about 90 minutes more for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).
  • Allow the leg of lamb on a cutting board, tented with aluminum foil, for 30 minutes before carving. Place the vegetables on a serving platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 926.5 calories, Carbohydrate 96.1 g, Cholesterol 136.8 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 14.6 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 2018.9 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

BRAISED LAMB SHOULDER CHOPS WITH ROOT VEGETABLES



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Provided by Cathal Armstrong

Categories     Lamb     Braise     Sauté     St. Patrick's Day     Dinner     Root Vegetable     Carrot     Parsnip     Turnip     Winter     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the root vegetables:
10 small carrots, peeled and cut into medium dice
8 small turnips, peeled and cut into medium dice
8 small parsnips, peeled and cut into medium dice
3 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons fine sea salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the lamb shoulder chops:
8 (1-inch-thick) lamb shoulder blade chops (also called round bone lamb shoulder chops)*
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
2 heads garlic, cloves peeled and left whole
6 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
4 medium celery stalks, roughly chopped
2 medium onions, roughly chopped
5 sprigs fresh rosemary
10 sprigs fresh thyme
4 whole dried bay leaves
3 quarts lamb or beef stock
* If lamb shoulder blade chops are unavailable, substitute bone-in lamb loin chops.

Steps:

  • Blanch the root vegetables:
  • Place diced carrots, turnips, and parsnips in a large saucepan. Add sugar and salt and cover with cold water. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to moderately high and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, then immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry. DO AHEAD: The root vegetables can be prepared in advance and refrigerated, in an airtight container, up to 24 hours.
  • Roast the lamb:
  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 275°F.
  • Trim any excess fat from the lamb and sprinkle all sides with salt and pepper. In a large cast-iron pan or skillet over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil until smoking. Working in 3 or 4 batches (wipe the pan clean and add 1 tablespoon oil between batches), sear the lamb, turning with tongs, until golden brown on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch. Transfer as done to a large roasting pan. Add the garlic, carrots, celery, onions, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, and lamb or beef stock. Place over high heat, using two burners, and bring to a simmer. Cover the roasting pan with foil, transfer to the oven, and roast until the meat is tender but not falling off the bone, about 2 hours.
  • Allow the lamb to cool in its braising liquid for about 45 minutes. Using tongs, carefully transfer the lamb to a large bowl and cover with foil to keep warm. Pour the braising liquid through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on any solids. Discard the solids and return the braising liquid to the roasting pan. Skim any fat from the braising liquid, then place over high heat on two burners and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to moderate and simmer, uncovered, until the braising liquid is slightly reduced, about 30 minutes. Check the seasoning, then lower the heat to low, return the lamb to the roasting pan, and cook until warmed through, about 15 minutes.
  • While the lamb is heating, finish the root vegetables:
  • In a medium sauté pan over moderate heat, melt the butter. Add the carrots, parsnips, and turnips, and cook, stirring occasionally until heated through, about 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To serve:
  • Divide carrots, parsnips, and turnips among 8 plates. Arrange 1 lamb shoulder blade chop on each plate, then drizzle with reduced braising liquid and serve immediately.

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH SPRING VEGETABLES AND SPRING GREMOLATA



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Provided by Joanne Weir

Categories     Potato     Braise     High Fiber     Father's Day     Dinner     Mint     Carrot     Spring     Parsley     Sugar Snap Pea     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Lamb:
6 1-to 1 1/4-pound lamb shanks
All purpose flour
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups finely chopped onions (about 2 medium)
2 cups finely chopped peeled carrots
1 1/4 cups finely chopped celery
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon (generous) tomato paste
3 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 cups Sauvignon Blanc or other dry white wine
6 fresh Italian parsley sprigs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
Gremolata:
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon (packed) finely grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon minced fresh green garlic or 1 garlic clove, minced
Vegetables:
1 1/2 pounds unpeeled 1 1/2-to 1 3/4-inch baby red potatoes or baby Yukon Gold potatoes
8 ounces slender baby carrots, trimmed, peeled
8 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
3 ounces fresh pea tendrils

Steps:

  • For lamb:
  • Sprinkle lamb shanks generously with salt and pepper; dust with flour. Heat oil in heavy large deep pot over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, if necessary, add lamb to pot and cook until browned on all sides, turning often, about 10 minutes per batch. Transfer lamb to large bowl. Add onions, carrots, and celery to same pot; sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; stir 1 minute. Stir in broth, wine, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves. Return lamb to pot; bring to boil (liquid may not cover lamb completely). Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until lamb is very tender and begins to fall off bones, turning occasionally, about 3 hours.
  • Using tongs, transfer lamb to platter. Discard bay leaves and parsley sprigs. Spoon off fat from surface of pan juices; discard. Using immersion blender, puree pan juices until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Return lamb shanks to pan juices. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled.
  • For gremolata:
  • Mix all ingredients in small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
  • For vegetables:
  • Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender, about 18 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to medium bowl. Add carrots to same pot; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer carrots to bowl with potatoes. Add sugar snap peas to same pot; cook 1 minute. Drain. Add to bowl with potatoes and carrots. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Bring lamb and pan juices to simmer over medium heat until heated through.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add all vegetables; sauté about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer lamb and pan juices to large platter or bowl. Surround with vegetables; scatter pea tendrils over vegetables. Sprinkle lamb with gremolata and serve.
  • Ingredient tip:
  • Green garlic has a more delicate flavor than mature garlic. The tops of green garlic look like green onions; the root ends are white and light purple. Look for green garlic at farmers' markets during the spring months.

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 LEG OF LAMB WITH ROOT VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Braised Leg of Lamb With Root Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 5h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8 lb) leg of lamb (approximately 8 pounds)
2 heads garlic, split in half
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
10 sprigs fresh thyme
10 ounces tomato paste
1 liter red wine (any full-bodied wine such as Cabernet or Syrah)
5 quarts low sodium chicken broth
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into large pieces
1 large celery root, cut into large pieces (approximately 2 pounds)
1 rutabaga, cut into large pieces (approximately 1 1/2 pounds)
18 cipollini onions, peeled and kept whole
1/4 cup vegetable oil
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Trim any excess fat from the lamb and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large pot (with a tight-fitting lid), add the oil and heat it over a high flame.
  • Place the lamb in the pot and let it sear on all sides until golden brown (about 12-15 minutes).
  • Remove from the pot and drain off all of the oil except for 2 tablespoons.
  • Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, tomato paste and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the wine to the pot and reduce by ¾.
  • Place the lamb back into the pot and cover completely with chicken stock; bring to a simmer (about 15 minutes).
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Put the lid on the pot and place in the oven, and cook for 3 hours.
  • Add the carrots, celery root, rutabaga and cippolini onions to the pot and cook for 1 more hour, until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  • Remove the lamb and place it on a serving platter.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove the vegetables and arrange them around the lamb.
  • Strain the remainder of the sauce and put it back in the pot; reduce by 3/4 (approximately 20 minutes) until thickened and richly flavored.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1644.1, Fat 95.9, SaturatedFat 37.8, Cholesterol 405.2, Sodium 991.9, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 9.4, Protein 132.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of lamb. For braising, choose a cut of lamb that is tough and has a lot of connective tissue, such as the shoulder or leg. These cuts will become tender and flavorful when braised.
  • Brown the lamb before braising. Browning the lamb in a hot pan before braising it will help to develop its flavor and color.
  • Use a good quality braising liquid. The braising liquid is what will give the lamb its flavor, so it is important to use a good quality liquid. Some good options include red wine, beef broth, or chicken broth.
  • Add vegetables to the braising liquid. Vegetables will add flavor and nutrition to the braised lamb. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.
  • Cook the lamb until it is fall-apart tender. The lamb is done braising when it is fall-apart tender. This can take anywhere from 2 to 4 hours, depending on the cut of lamb and the cooking temperature.

Conclusion:

Braised lamb is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. By following the tips above, you can make a braised lamb dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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