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Braised Lamb Shanks

By Makinze GorePublished: Mar 2, 2021

Braising lamb shanks might sound a little intimidating, but honestly, it couldn't be easier. After a quick sear, the oven does all the work for you! Lamb shanks can tend to be a tougher cut of meat so to get tender, fall off the bone lamb, it works best to cook them low and slow. They'll braise in a savoury tomato sauce that gives the meat so much flavor and the sauce becomes extra silky after the wine and butter gets stirred in. You'll have the most comforting dinner you've had all year!

Looking for a different type of lamb? Try our Roast Lamb!

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Yields:: 6 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 15 mins
Total Time:: 3 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients

6
lamb shanks
salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
4 tbsp.
butter
1
onion, chopped
2
medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped
3
cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp.
tomato paste
480 ml
low-sodium beef stock
1
(400g) jar tomato sauce
2
sprigs rosemary
240 ml
red wine
Mashed potatoes, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 180°C (160ºC fan). Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add lamb and cook until golden all over, about 4 minutes per side. Work in batches as necessary. Remove lamb from pot and place on a plate.
2. Step 2In the pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion and carrots and cook until soft, 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more, then add tomato paste and stir until vegetables are coated.
3. Step 3Pour in broth and tomato sauce, then return lamb shanks to pot. Add rosemary and bring to a boil. Cover and transfer to oven. Cook until lamb shanks are completely tender, 2 hours.
4. Step 4Remove lamb from pot and place on a cutting board. Tent with foil to keep warm. Discard rosemary.
5. Step 5Return pot to stove over medium heat. Add wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until thickened, 10 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
6. Step 6Serve lamb with mashed potatoes and spoon sauce on top.