The Tuscan region of Italy is renowned for its culinary delights, and one of its most emblematic dishes is the "Tuscan lamb shanks with white beans." This rustic and flavorful dish combines succulent lamb shanks braised in a rich tomato sauce with tender white beans, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a home-cooking enthusiast, this article will guide you through the steps to create this classic Tuscan dish, offering tips and variations to suit your preferences.
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TUSCAN WHITE BEANS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, large yellow onion, mushroom, sun-dried tomato, garlic, white bean, fire-roasted tomato, artichoke heart, balsamic vinegar, honey, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, pepper, fresh basil
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, onion, and mushrooms. Cook 5 minutes, or until the onion begins to turn translucent.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Stir and cook for another 3 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add the white beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, artichoke hearts, balsamic vinegar, honey, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Let cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 22 grams
BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH WHITE BEANS
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make small incisions in the lamb shanks and stud them with the slivers of garlic. Sprinkle the lamb with the rosemary. Coat the shanks with two tablespoons of the olive oil, cover, and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Soak the beans overnight in cold water to cover.
- Rinse the beans, put them in a large saucepan and cover them with fresh water. Add an onion, chopped, the herb bouquet, and salt and pepper. Simmer for about an hour, or until the beans are tender.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a large pan and brown the lamb shanks on all sides. Remove the shanks and pour off the fat.
- Chop the remaining onions and add them to the pan. Cook gently until the onions are soft. Add the carrots, wine, lamb shanks and stock. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid. In a large casserole, put a layer of beans, a layer of salt pork, the vegetables and the juice from the shanks and then the shanks. Add remaining beans and juices. If the stew is too dry, add some of the liquid from the beans. Bake one hour.
- Sprinkle with bread crumbs and butter and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes longer. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve.
BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH WHITE BEANS
Steps:
- Make lamb shanks:
- Pat lamb shanks dry and season with salt and pepper. In an 8-quart heavy flameproof casserole heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown lamb shanks well in batches, transferring to a plate as browned. To casserole add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic and sauté until onion is softened. Add wine and simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced to about 3 cups. Return lamb shanks to casserole and stir in broth, tomato paste, and thyme. Bring liquid to a boil and simmer, covered, stirring and turning lamb shanks occasionally, 1 1/2 hours. Simmer mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 1 hour more, or until lamb shanks are tender.
- Make the gremolata while lamb is cooking:
- In a small bowl stir together gremolata ingredients.
- Make beans while lamb is cooking:
- In a saucepan heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and cook onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, stirring, 2 or 3 minutes, or until softened. Add beans, 2 cups broth, butter, and bay leaf and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally and adding enough remaining broth to keep beans moist and to reach a creamy consistency, about 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf and add half of gremolata and salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer lamb shanks to a plate and keep warm, covered with foil. Strain braising liquid through a sieve into a saucepan, discarding solids, and stir in butter and tarragon. Boil sauce, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly. Strain sauce through sieve into a bowl and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Sprinkle lamb shanks with remaining gremolata and serve with beans and sauce.
BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH WHITE BEANS
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, main course
Time 3h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make small incisions in lamb shanks and stud with garlic. Sprinkle with rosemary. Coat shanks with two tablespoons olive oil, cover, marinate overnight in refrigerator. Soak beans overnight in cold water to cover.
- Rinse beans, put in large sauce- pan; cover with fresh water. Add one onion, coarsely chopped, bouquet garni, salt and pepper. Simmer about one hour or until beans are tender.
- Heat remaining tablespoon olive oil in large pan and brown lamb shanks on all sides. Remove shanks and pour off fat.
- Chop remaining onions and add to pan. Cook gently until onions are soft. Add carrots, wine, lamb shanks and stock. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain beans, remove bouquet garni, reserving cooking liquid. In large casserole, place layer of beans, layer of vegetables and juices from lamb shanks, and then the shanks. Add remaining beans and juices. If stew is too dry, add some liquid from beans. Bake for one hour.
- Sprinkle with bread crumbs and butter and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes longer.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
PRESSURE COOKER TUSCAN LAMB SHANKS
This recipe is from Cooking Light and was one of the first I made in my new pressure cooker. It turned out great, Enjoy!!
Provided by Love to Eat
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h30m
Yield 5 cups lamb/bean mixture, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Sort and wash beans; combine with 3 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Let stand 20 minutes. Drain; set aside.
- Trim fat from lamb. Place flour, salt, and pepper in a large zip-top plastic bag; add lamb. Seal; shake to coat. Remove lamb from bag; shake off excess flour mixture. Reserve 1 1/2 teaspoons flour mixture, and set aside.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a 6-quart pressure cooker over medium heat. Add 1 lamb shank; cook 8 minutes on all sides or until browned. Remove lamb from pan. Repeat procedure with 1 teaspoon oil and 1 lamb shank.
- Add shallots and garlic, and sauté 2 minutes. Add the beans, 1/4 cup water, reserved 1 1/2 teaspoons flour mixture, red wine, and the next 4 ingredients (wine through broth). Close lid; bring to 15psi over high heat (about 7 minutes). Adjust heat to level needed to maintain 15psi; cook 45 minutes.
- Remove from heat; place the cooker under cold running water. Remove lid. Remove lamb from pan; cool completely. Remove meat from bones; discard bones, fat, and gristle. Skim fat from surface. Stir meat into bean mixture. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve over noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 945.7, Fat 37.9, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 276.7, Sodium 519.7, Carbohydrate 54.1, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 3, Protein 84.7
Tips:
- Use high-quality, well-trimmed lamb shanks for the best results.
- Brown the lamb shanks in a pan over medium-high heat before braising them in the oven. This will help develop flavor and color.
- Use a variety of vegetables in the braising liquid, such as carrots, onions, celery, and garlic. This will add flavor and depth to the sauce.
- Add a bouquet garni to the braising liquid. This is a bundle of herbs tied together with string, such as thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. It will add flavor and aroma to the dish.
- Braise the lamb shanks for at least 2 hours, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Serve the lamb shanks with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. You can also serve them with a simple green salad.
Conclusion:
Tuscan lamb shanks with white beans is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lamb shanks are braised in a flavorful sauce made with white beans, vegetables, and herbs. The meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to impress your guests.
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