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Fall-Apart Lamb Shanks in Red Wine Gravy

Tender lamb shanks slow-cooked in a rich red wine gravy, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French, Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Lamb Shanks
  • 4 pieces lamb shanks about 1.5 pounds each
Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
Liquids
  • 2 cups red wine preferably a full-bodied wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Herbs and Spices
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Lamb
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
  2. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb shanks on all sides until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add Liquids and Herbs
  1. Pour in the red wine and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  2. Add the rosemary and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
Braise the Lamb
  1. Return the lamb shanks to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven. Braise for 2-2.5 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
  2. Check occasionally and add more broth if necessary to keep the shanks partially submerged.
Serve
  1. Remove the pot from the oven. Let the lamb shanks rest for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Serve with the gravy spooned over the top, alongside mashed potatoes or polenta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 50gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the dish sit overnight in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.

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