Braised Lamb Shanks with White Beans Recipe

Name: Braised Lamb Shanks with White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 meaty lamb shanks (about 1 pound each); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 cups robust red wine; 2 ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 cups), peeled, seeded, and chopped, or use drained, canned Italian-style tomatoes; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 sprig fresh rosemary, or 1/2 teaspoon dried; 1 sprig fresh thyme, or 1/4 teaspoon dried; 1 (2-inch) strip orange zest; 3 cups chicken stock, approximately, homemade or low-sodium canned; 4 cups cooked white beans or canned cannellini beans, carefully rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Servings: persons

6 meaty lamb shanks (about 1 pound each)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cups robust red wine
2 ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 cups), peeled, seeded, and chopped, or use drained, canned Italian-style tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 sprig fresh rosemary, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 sprig fresh thyme, or 1/4 teaspoon dried
1 (2-inch) strip orange zest
3 cups chicken stock, approximately, homemade or low-sodium canned
4 cups cooked white beans or canned cannellini beans, carefully rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped parsley

1
Liberally season the shanks with salt and pepper.
2
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
3
In uncrowded batches, brown the shanks on all sides, about 10 minutes.
4
Transfer the shanks to a large ovenproof casserole.
5
Add the onions to the skillet and saute for 10 minutes until lightly browned and limp.
6
Scrape into the casserole.
7
Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping up the browned bits that have adhered to the skillet.
8
Pour into the casserole.
9
Add the tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and orange zest, with enough stock to barely cover the shanks.
10
Cover and bake at 350 for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is fork-tender but still clings to the bone.
11
Remove the casserole from the oven.
12
Transfer the shanks to a platter and cover to keep warm.
13
Degrease the cooking liquid and season with salt and pepper.
14
Add the beans and parsley and bury the shanks in the beans and sauce.
15
Cover and return to the oven to bake until the beans absorb some of the sauce, about 15 minutes.

1329

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

122

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 meaty lamb shanks (about 1 pound each), Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Braised Lamb Shanks with White Beans 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 with White Beans

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