Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 lamb shanks, 1/2 pound each; 1 onion, peeled and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 cup red wine; 3 ribs celery, and cut into large dice; 3 carrots, peeled and cut into large dice; 2 anchovy fillets; 2 cups tomato puree; 2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 cup minced parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 lamb shanks, 1/2 pound each
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 cup red wine
3 ribs celery, and cut into large dice
3 carrots, peeled and cut into large dice
2 anchovy fillets
2 cups tomato puree
2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup minced parsley leaves

1
Heat the oil in a heavy-bottom saucepan.
2
Add the lamb shanks and sear over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
3
Remove and set aside.
4
Add the onion and the garlic.
5
Saute until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the wine, increase the heat to high and simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the remaining ingredients, except the parsley.
8
Stir to combine.
9
Return the shanks to the saucepan.
10
Partly cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the meat falls off the bone, about 3 hours.
11
Remove the bay leaf.
12
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
13
Divide the shanks among 4 plates.
14
Ladle the sauce over each shank.
15
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with white bean puree (recipe below).

627

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* 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: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 4 lamb shanks, 1/2 pound each, 1 onion, peeled and chopped, 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lamb Shanks

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