Greek-Style Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Greek-Style Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 4 (1 lb) lamb shanks (small); 2 medium onions, diced; 1 large carrot, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 cup chicken broth; 4 medium potatoes, each cut into quarters (about 1 1/2 pounds); 3/4 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 medium lemons; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt, divided
4 (1 lb) lamb shanks (small)
2 medium onions, diced
1 large carrot, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
4 medium potatoes, each cut into quarters (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3/4 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium lemons
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
In a 8-quart Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat, Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt on lamb shanks. Cook lamb shanks, 2 at a time, until browned on all sides. Remove shanks to a bowl as they brown.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In drippings in Dutch oven, cook onions and carrots until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, cook 2 minutes.
3
Return lamb shanks to Dutch oven. Add tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, and 3/4 teaspoon salt; heat to boiling over high heat. Cover Dutch oven and bake 1 1/2 hours. Turn lamb shanks over; add potatoes and green beans. Cover and bake 1 1/4 hours longer or until lamb and potatoes are tender.
4
Meanwhile, from lemons, grate 1 tablespoon peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice.
5
When lamb shanks are done, skim fat from sauce. Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice, dill, and parsley.

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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: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, 4 (1 lb) lamb shanks (small), 2 medium onions, diced, and more.

Yes, Greek-Style 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 Lamb Shanks

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