Description
Red wine braised lamb shanks deliver bold flavors and warmth, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 shanks Lamb shanks (2.5 lbs)
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1.5 tsp Pepper
- 3 Tablespoons Olive oil (for browning)
- 1 cup Chopped onion
- 1 cup Carrot
- 1 cup Celery
- 5 cloves Minced garlic
- 3 cups Red wine
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- 4 Bay leaves
- 7 stems Fresh thyme
- 2 stems Fresh rosemary
- 28 oz Crushed tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoons Tomato paste
Instructions
- Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the shanks for about 7 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 7 minutes until golden.
- Set aside the browned lamb shanks on a plate.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add chopped carrots, onions, and celery. Cook for about 6 minutes until they soften, then add minced garlic for 2 more minutes.
- Combine the sauce ingredients: Pour in red wine and chicken broth, and add bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir well.
- Nestle the lamb shanks back into the pot, ensuring the liquid covers them almost completely.
- Simmer by bringing to a boil, reducing to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 2.5 hours.
- Strain the sauce: Remove shanks and strain the vegetables from the liquid.
- Reduce the sauce: Increase heat, cook uncovered until it thickens, about 30 minutes.
- Serve the shanks over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta with the sauce poured over.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 135 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Red Wine Braised Lamb, Lamb Shanks, Braised Lamb Recipe