Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Braised Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup oil; 24 each lamb shanks; 32 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06; - pearl onions, quartered King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1 gal. fresh shiitake mushrooms, quartered; 1-1/2 qt. carrots, diced; 3 qt. fresh oyster mushrooms; 1-1/4 qt. celery, diced; 1 gal. MAXWELL HOUSE Caffeinated Coffee, brewed strong Walgreens $6.99 thru 02/06; 3-1/4 qt. beer; 2 qt. beef broth; 1-1/2 cups fresh parsley, minced; 1-1/4 cups GREY POUPON Country Dijon Mustard; 1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 2-1/2 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, minced

Servings: persons

1 cup oil
24 each lamb shanks
32 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06
- pearl onions, quartered King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1 gal. fresh shiitake mushrooms, quartered
1-1/2 qt. carrots, diced
3 qt. fresh oyster mushrooms
1-1/4 qt. celery, diced
1 gal. MAXWELL HOUSE Caffeinated Coffee, brewed strong Walgreens $6.99 thru 02/06
3-1/4 qt. beer
2 qt. beef broth
1-1/2 cups fresh parsley, minced
1-1/4 cups GREY POUPON Country Dijon Mustard
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2-1/2 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, minced

1
Heat oil in large saute pan on medium-high heat.
2
Add lamb shanks; cook 2 to 3 min.
3
on each side or until lightly browned on both sides.
4
Place 3 of the shanks in each of eight half-hotel pans (or in one pan for trial recipe).
5
Add bacon and vegetables to same saute pan; cook 3 to 4 min.
6
or until bacon is crisp, stirring frequently.
7
Remove ingredients from pan with slotted spoon; spoon evenly over lamb.
8
Mix coffee and beer; pour evenly over ingredients in pans.
9
Cover pans with foil.
10
Bake in 325 degrees F-convection oven 2 hours or until lamb is cooked through (160 degrees F).
11
Remove lamb from pan, reserving braising liquid in pans; cover lamb.
12
Let stand 10 min.
13
Meanwhile, skim fat from top of reserved liquid; discard fat.
14
Pour remaining liquid into saucepan.
15
Stir in herbs, mustard and sugar.
16
Cook on low heat 5 min.
17
or until heated through, stirring occasionally and adding more broth if necessary for desired sauce consistency.
18
For each serving: Place 1 lamb shank on serving plate; top with 1/2 cup of the sauce.

3793

kcal

Calories

291

Fat

Carbs

246

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup oil, 24 each lamb shanks, 32 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06, - pearl onions, quartered King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09, and more.

Yes, Braised Lamb Shanks falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Braised Lamb Shanks

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Variations & substitutions

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