Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Braised Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 5 pounds Lamb Shanks (about 4-5 Shanks); 2 Yellow Onions, Chopped; 5 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced; 2 sticks Cinnamon; 1 Bay Leaf; 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1 teaspoon Ground Caraway; Salt And Black Pepper; 28 ounces, fluid Whole San Marzano Tomatoes, Drained; 3 cups Chicken Broth; 1- 1/2 pound Yukon Gold Potatoes, Quartered; 1 pound Carrots, Peeled And Cut Into 1-inch Pieces; Fresh Parsley, For Garnish

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
5 pounds Lamb Shanks (about 4-5 Shanks)
2 Yellow Onions, Chopped
5 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
2 sticks Cinnamon
1 Bay Leaf
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Ground Caraway
Salt And Black Pepper
28 ounces, fluid Whole San Marzano Tomatoes, Drained
3 cups Chicken Broth
1- 1/2 pound Yukon Gold Potatoes, Quartered
1 pound Carrots, Peeled And Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
Fresh Parsley, For Garnish

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2
In a large, oven-safe Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3
Add lamb shanks and brown in batches, for about 35 minutes on each side.
4
With a pair of tongs, remove lamb shanks and transfer them to a plate.
5
Add onions to Dutch oven.
6
Saute for about 8 minutes or until tender and then add garlic.
7
Cook for an additional minute.
8
Add cinnamon sticks, bay leaf, brown sugar, chili powder, turmeric, cumin and caraway.
9
Cook for 23 minute, stirring frequently.
10
Season with a generous amount of salt and black pepper and then add tomatoes, chicken broth, potatoes and carrots.
11
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.
12
Simmer for 10 minutes and then remove from heat.
13
Add lamb shanks back to Dutch oven, cover and roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until meat is tender and falling off the bone.
14
Remove cinnamon sticks and bay leaf.
15
Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
16
Enjoy!

2367

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

Carbs

205

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 5 pounds Lamb Shanks (about 4-5 Shanks), 2 Yellow Onions, Chopped, 5 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced, and more.

Yes, Braised Lamb Shanks falls under the Soups & Stews 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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