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 (about 4 lb); 1 teaspoon herbes de provence; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 onions, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 (796 ml) can tomatoes; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 sprig fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 6 rosemary sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

6 lamb shanks (about 4 lb)
1 teaspoon herbes de provence
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 onions, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 (796 ml) can tomatoes
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 sprig fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
6 rosemary sprigs, for garnish

1
Rub lamb shanks with herbes de Provence, salt and pepper.
2
In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown lamb in batches.
3
Transfer to a slow cooker.
4
METHOD FOR BALSAMIC TOMATO SAUCE:.
5
Drain fat from Dutch oven; heat oil over medium heat.
6
Fry onions, garlic, bay leaf, oregano, salt and pepper until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
7
Scrape into slow cooker.
8
Stir to combine.
9
Cover and cook on low until lamb is tender and separates easily from bone, about 6 hours.
10
Transfer lamb to platter; cover and keep warm.
11
Skim off fat.
12
Pour cooking liquid into a wide saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
13
Boil untl thickened and reduced to 4 cups, about 15 minutes.
14
Shred basil and sprinkle into sauce.
15
Serve with lamb.
16
Garnish with rosemary sprigs.
17
Accompany meal with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lamb shanks (about 4 lb), 1 teaspoon herbes de provence, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 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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