Red Wine Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Red Wine Braised Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lamb shanks; olive oil, for braising (to fill casserole about 1/2in deep); 1 leek, roughly chopped; 2 celery ribs, roughly chopped; 2 carrots, roughly chopped; 2 onions, roughly chopped; 1 head garlic, broken up into cloves (unpeeled); 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 rosemary sprig; 1 ½ cups red wine; 2 ½ cups chicken stock

Servings: persons

4 lamb shanks
olive oil, for braising (to fill casserole about 1/2in deep)
1 leek, roughly chopped
2 celery ribs, roughly chopped
2 carrots, roughly chopped
2 onions, roughly chopped
1 head garlic, broken up into cloves (unpeeled)
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 rosemary sprig
1 ½ cups red wine
2 ½ cups chicken stock

1
Take a casserole (or any oven-proof dish) and place on the stove top over a high heat, pour in the olive oil and when hot, add the lamb shanks, turning occasionally until brown.
2
Once nicely browned, remove the lamb from the pot and tip in the chopped leek, celery, carrot, onion and garlic cloves.
3
Stir them all together and add the bay leaf, thyme and rosemary.
4
These ingredients will all add flavour to the dish but won't be served at the end.
5
Once the vegetables are lightly browned, place the lamb back into the pot, allowing it to rest on top of the vegetables.
6
Pour in the red wine and chicken stock, and bring to the boil.
7
Cover the pot with a lid or kitchen foil, and place in a 300F oven to braise for 2 hours 30 minutes or up to 5 hours depending on the amount of lamb you use.
8
Serve the lamb shanks with the cooking juices poured over the top.

922

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lamb shanks, olive oil, for braising (to fill casserole about 1/2in deep), 1 leek, roughly chopped, 2 celery ribs, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Red Wine 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.

Red Wine Braised Lamb Shanks

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