Lamb Shanks With Celery Root and Thyme Recipe

Name: Lamb Shanks With Celery Root and Thyme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 lamb shanks, about 1 pound each; 1/2 medium-size onion, peeled and sliced thin; 1 1-pound celery root, trimmed, pared and cut in 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms cleaned and sliced; 1 1/4 cups water; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 tablespoon dried; 1/2 cup dried tomatoes (see note); 1 cup dry white wine; 1 cup lamb or veal stock; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 lamb shanks, about 1 pound each
1/2 medium-size onion, peeled and sliced thin
1 1-pound celery root, trimmed, pared and cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms cleaned and sliced
1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 tablespoon dried
1/2 cup dried tomatoes (see note)
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup lamb or veal stock
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Place a heavy iron skillet over high heat, adding oil when pan is hot.
3
Add lamb shanks and brown well on all sides.
4
Remove from pan and set aside.
5
Reduce heat and add onion, celery root and mushrooms with 1/4 cup of the water.
6
Stir and scrape to loosen browned particles.
7
Add thyme and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften around the edges.
8
Add tomatoes; stir to combine well, and then put shanks on top of vegetables.
9
Add wine and stock, plus the remaining 1 cup of water.
10
Bring to a simmer on top of stove, cover tightly with foil and put skillet in hot oven.
11
Braise shanks until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
12
Before serving, add salt and pepper as desired.
13
Serve immediately.

214

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 lamb shanks, about 1 pound each, 1/2 medium-size onion, peeled and sliced thin, 1 1-pound celery root, trimmed, pared and cut in 1/2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Lamb Shanks With Celery Root and Thyme 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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Lamb Shanks With Celery Root and Thyme

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