GREEK-STYLE BRAISED LAMB SHANKS

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Categories     Garlic     Vegetable     Braise     Low Carb     Dinner     Lamb Shank     Red Wine     Winter     Cinnamon     Nutmeg     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil
6 12- to 14-ounce lamb shanks
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 drained canned anchovies
2 cinnamon sticks
2 small bay leaves
2 fresh thyme sprigs
5 juniper berries or 2 tablespoons gin
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 750-ml bottle Merlot
1 14-ounce can low-salt chicken broth
1 14-ounce can low-salt beef broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat oil in large ovenproof pot (wide enough to hold lamb in single layer) over medium-high heat. Sprinkle lamb on all sides with salt and pepper. Add lamb to pot and sauté until brown, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer lamb to plate. Add next 10 ingredients to pot. Sauté until vegetables brown, about 20 minutes. Mix in tomato paste. Add wine and all broth; boil until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Return lamb to pot, arranging in single layer; add any accumulated juices. Bring to boil.
  • Place lamb in oven and cook uncovered until tender, basting and turning occasionally, about 2 hours. Transfer lamb to plate. Skim any fat from top of roasting liquid. Press all liquid and enough of vegetables through sieve set over large bowl to make sauce with gravy consistency. Return gravy to pot; add lamb. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.) Rewarm lamb over low heat. Transfer to platter and serve.

Afande Gari
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb shanks are always tender and juicy and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Malak Mlo0
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This recipe is a keeper. The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Christian Msowoya
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb shanks were very tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


mian musa
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This recipe was a bit challenging, but it was worth it. The lamb shanks were delicious and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.


Carlos Stylist
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The lamb shanks were so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Almas Matubber
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb shanks turned out great. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mitchell Turner
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb shanks came out perfect. The meat was tender and juicy and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Dennis
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The lamb shanks were incredibly tender and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.


Maya Fayez
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb shanks are always tender and juicy and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tawhid jamil Hasan
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This recipe is a keeper. The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


raja nomi
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb shanks were very tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mahendra Subedi
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This recipe was a bit challenging, but it was worth it. The lamb shanks were delicious and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.


Abdulwahab fadhilat Damilola
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The lamb shanks were so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Riza Paraguya
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb shanks turned out great. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sash Croft
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb shanks came out perfect. The meat was tender and juicy and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


javeed jami
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The lamb shanks were incredibly tender and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.


Gaogatwe Malatlha
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The lamb shanks are always fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


dr.auk.yousafzai
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This recipe is easy to follow and the lamb shanks turned out amazing. The meat was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Najma Jameel
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the lamb shanks and raved about the sauce. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Alexandra Okyne
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This Greek-style braised lamb shanks recipe was a hit! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a perfect comfort food meal.