Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Braised Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lamb shanks French-trimmed, fat trimmed; 1/4 cup flour seasoned with salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion chopped; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 cup dry white wine; 14 ounces diced tomatoes; 4 anchovy fillets finely chopped; 2 medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise; 1 celery stalk sliced; 4 sprigs thyme; mashed potato to serve; grated lemon peel to garnish

Servings: persons

6 lamb shanks French-trimmed, fat trimmed
1/4 cup flour seasoned with salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup dry white wine
14 ounces diced tomatoes
4 anchovy fillets finely chopped
2 medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise
1 celery stalk sliced
4 sprigs thyme
mashed potato to serve
grated lemon peel to garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Dust the lamb shanks with the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
2
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven on high heat. Cook the lamb shanks in batches for 4 mins, turning, until browned. Remove from pan. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and cook for 5 mins, stirring, until softened.
3
Increase the heat to high. Add the balsamic vinegar and boil rapidly until reduced by half. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Stir in the tomato and anchovies.
4
Return the lamb shanks to the pan with the carrot and celery and top with thyme. Cover tightly with the lid or foil.
5
Bake for 1 1/2-2 hours, until the meat is falling off the bone. Uncover and cook for another 20 mins. Serve with mashed potato and lemon peel to garnish.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lamb shanks French-trimmed, fat trimmed, 1/4 cup flour seasoned with salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 onion chopped, and more.

Yes, Braised Lamb Shanks falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Lamb Shanks

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