Greek-Style Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Greek-Style Braised Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 12- to 14-ounce lamb shanks; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, chopped; 6 large garlic cloves, chopped; 3 drained canned anchovies; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 small bay leaves; 2 fresh thyme sprigs; 5 juniper berries or 2 tablespoons gin; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 750-ml bottle Merlot; 1 14-ounce can low-salt chicken broth; 1 14-ounce can low-salt beef broth

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
6 12- to 14-ounce lamb shanks
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 drained canned anchovies
2 cinnamon sticks
2 small bay leaves
2 fresh thyme sprigs
5 juniper berries or 2 tablespoons gin
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 750-ml bottle Merlot
1 14-ounce can low-salt chicken broth
1 14-ounce can low-salt beef broth

1
Preheat oven to 325F.
2
Heat oil in large ovenproof pot (wide enough to hold lamb in single layer) over medium-high heat.
3
Sprinkle lamb on all sides with salt and pepper.
4
Add lamb to pot and saute until brown, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.
5
Transfer lamb to plate.
6
Add next 10 ingredients to pot.
7
Saute until vegetables brown, about 20 minutes.
8
Mix in tomato paste.
9
Add wine and all broth; boil until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
10
Return lamb to pot, arranging in single layer; add any accumulated juices.
11
Bring to boil.
12
Place lamb in oven and cook uncovered until tender, basting and turning occasionally, about 2 hours.
13
Transfer lamb to plate.
14
Skim any fat from top of roasting liquid.
15
Press all liquid and enough of vegetables through sieve set over large bowl to make sauce with gravy consistency.
16
Return gravy to pot; add lamb.
17
Season with salt and pepper.
18
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
19
Cool slightly.
20
Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.)
21
Rewarm lamb over low heat.
22
Transfer to platter and serve.

1010

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 6 12- to 14-ounce lamb shanks, 2 celery stalks, chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Greek-Style 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.

Greek-Style Braised Lamb Shanks

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