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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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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Cuisine Italian
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

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

Season the Lamb Shanks

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thicken the Sauce

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

Serve

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