Description
Indulge in the warmth of a fall-off-the-bone Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe that transforms humble ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. This dish features succulent lamb shanks slowly cooked in a rich sauce of red apple vinegar , garlic, and aromatic herbs, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. Each bite is tender and packed with flavor, ensuring your guests will be impressed. Serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and enjoy the sophisticated flavors in this comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks (about 2 lbs total)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red apple vinegar (Cabernet, Merlot, or Shiraz)
- 2 cups beef or lamb broth
- Fresh rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add olive oil and brown the shanks on all sides (approximately 5 minutes per side). Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté sliced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic for another minute. Stir in chopped carrots and celery; sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add tomato paste to the vegetables, mix well; pour in red apple vinegar , scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Add broth along with rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Return seared lamb shanks to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in liquid. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid, and transfer to preheated oven. Cook for about 2-3 hours until tender.
- Carefully remove from oven and let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg