Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with our Braised Lamb Shanks infused with a savory herb gravy and tender root vegetables. This dish features succulent lamb shanks slow-cooked to perfection, enveloped in a rich, aromatic sauce that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. Perfect for special occasions or cozy family dinners, each bite is a delightful blend of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks (about 2–3 pounds total)
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 3 Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped
- 2 yellow onions, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Trim excess fat from the lamb shanks and season generously with salt and pepper. Chop the vegetables into even pieces.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb shanks until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove from pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, simmering for about 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Return the lamb shanks to the pot, add beef broth until just covered, and toss in rosemary and thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer and cover.
- Transfer the covered pot to the oven and braise for approximately 2-3 hours until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank with vegetables (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg