Chipotle Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Chipotle Braised Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (14-ounce) bone-in lamb shanks, silver skin trimmed away; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 cups lamb (or mushroom) stock; 1/2 ounce dried wild mushrooms (such as porcini), rehydrated (page 161); 1 dried pasilla de Oaxaca chile; 5 large dried pasilla negro chiles; 3 small carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 3 garlic cloves, dry-roasted (page 158); 10 (5 1/2-inch) soft white corn tortillas (page 13), for serving; Garnish: Sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions

Servings: persons

2 (14-ounce) bone-in lamb shanks, silver skin trimmed away
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups lamb (or mushroom) stock
1/2 ounce dried wild mushrooms (such as porcini), rehydrated (page 161)
1 dried pasilla de Oaxaca chile
5 large dried pasilla negro chiles
3 small carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
3 garlic cloves, dry-roasted (page 158)
10 (5 1/2-inch) soft white corn tortillas (page 13), for serving
Garnish: Sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions

1
Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
2
In a large, heavy braising pan, heat the oil over high heat.
3
Sear the shanks until browned on each side, 2 minutes per side.
4
Decrease the heat to low.
5
Add all remaining ingredients except tortillas and garnish to the pan, cover, and simmer over low heat until the meat starts to fall off the bones, about 4 hours.
6
Remove from the heat.
7
Strain the braising liquid and return the strained liquid to the pan.
8
Cook over low heat until thickened and saucelike, about 30 minutes.
9
Shred the meat by hand and return to the pan.
10
Serve immediately or keep warm in the pan until ready to serve.
11
To serve, lay the tortillas side by side, open face and overlapping on a platter.
12
Divide the filling equally between the tortillas and top with garnish and salsa.
13
Grab, fold, and eat right away.
14
Or build your own taco: lay a tortilla, open face, in one hand.
15
Spoon on some filling, top with garnish and salsa, fold, and eat right away.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 (14-ounce) bone-in lamb shanks, silver skin trimmed away, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 4 cups lamb (or mushroom) stock, and more.

Yes, Chipotle 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.

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Chipotle Braised Lamb Shanks

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