If you’re looking for a dish that’s both comforting and impressive, this braised lamb shanks recipe is the perfect choice.

With tender, succulent lamb cooked slowly in a savory blend of red wine, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, it delivers a burst of flavor in every bite.

Ideal for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion, this recipe makes it easy to create a restaurant-quality meal right in your own kitchen.

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Ingredients

• 6 lamb shanks
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 large carrots, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
• 2 onions, chopped10 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bottle (750 ml) red wine
• 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed chicken broth
• 1 can (10.5 oz) beef broth
• 5 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1:Prep the Ingredients

• Start by gathering all your ingredients.
• This will make the cooking process smoother and more enjoyable.

Step 2: Season the Lamb Shanks

• Sprinkle salt and pepper over the lamb shanks.
• This will add flavor to the meat.

Step 3: Brown the Lamb Shanks

• Heat olive oil in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• In batches, sear the lamb shanks until they are brown on all sides, which should take about 8 minutes.
• Once browned, set them aside on a plate.

Step 4: Cook the Vegetables

• In the same pot, add the carrots, onions, and minced garlic.
• Sauté them over medium heat until they turn golden brown, which will take about 10 minutes.

Step 5: Add Liquids and Herbs

• Pour in the red wine, whole peeled tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, and beef broth.
• Stir in the chopped rosemary and thyme.

Step 6: Simmer the Lamb Shanks

• Return the browned lamb shanks to the pot, making sure they are submerged in the liquid.
• Bring the mixture to a boil.
• Then, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer.
• Cook for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.

Step 7: Reduce the Sauce

• After 2 hours, remove the lid and let the sauce simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
• This will help concentrate the flavors.
• While the sauce reduces, transfer the lamb shanks to a platter and cover them with foil to keep them warm.

Step 8: Thicken the Sauce

• Continue to boil the sauce until it thickens, which should take about 15 minutes.

Step 9: Serve

• Spoon the rich, flavorful sauce over the lamb shanks and enjoy your delicious meal!

FAQs

Can I use a different cut of meat?

Yes, you can use other cuts like lamb shoulder or beef shanks, but cooking times may vary. Ensure the meat is well-browned and cooked until tender.

How do I know when the lamb shanks are done?

The lamb shanks are done when the meat is fork-tender and easily falls off the bone. This typically takes about 2 hours of simmering, but check for tenderness as cooking times can vary.

Easy Italian Braised Lamb Shanks

This recipe for braised lamb shanks combines seasoned lamb with a rich, savory sauce made from red wine, tomatoes, and herbs, simmered to tender perfection.

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Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 3 hours hours 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• ▢ 6 lamb shanks
• ▢ Salt and pepper (to taste)
• ▢ 2 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 3 large carrots cut into 1/4 inch rounds
• ▢ 2 onions chopped
• ▢ 10 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 bottle red wine (750 ml)
• ▢ 1 can whole peeled tomatoes (28 oz) (with juice)
• ▢ 1 can condensed chicken broth (10.5 oz)
• ▢ 1 can beef broth (10.5 oz)
• ▢ 5 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
• ▢ 2 tsp fresh thyme chopped

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients

1. Start by gathering all your ingredients.

   This will make the cooking process smoother and more enjoyable.

Season the Lamb Shanks

1. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the lamb shanks.

   This will add flavor to the meat.

Brown the Lamb Shanks

1. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

   In batches, sear the lamb shanks until they are brown on all sides, which should take about 8 minutes.

   Once browned, set them aside on a plate.

Cook the Vegetables

1. In the same pot, add the carrots, onions, and minced garlic.

   Sauté them over medium heat until they turn golden brown, which will take about 10 minutes.

Add Liquids and Herbs

1. Pour in the red wine, whole peeled tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, and beef broth.

   Stir in the chopped rosemary and thyme.

Simmer the Lamb Shanks

1. Return the browned lamb shanks to the pot, making sure they are submerged in the liquid.

   Bring the mixture to a boil.

   Then, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer.

   Cook for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.

Reduce the Sauce

1. After 2 hours, remove the lid and let the sauce simmer for an additional 20 minutes.

   This will help concentrate the flavors.

   While the sauce reduces, transfer the lamb shanks to a platter and cover them with foil to keep them warm.

Thicken the Sauce

1. Continue to boil the sauce until it thickens, which should take about 15 minutes.

Serve

1. Spoon the rich, flavorful sauce over the lamb shanks and enjoy your delicious meal!

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