Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks In Red Wine Recipe

Name: Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks In Red Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (1 1/2 lb) lamb shanks; 2 large carrots, roughly chopped; 1 onion, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 2 bay leaves; 2 sprigs rosemary; 750 ml full-bodied red wine (1 bottle); 2 cups beef stock; 1 tablespoon soft brown sugar; 1 -2 teaspoon cornflour (cornstarch); olive oil, for cooking; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

4 (1 1/2 lb) lamb shanks
2 large carrots, roughly chopped
1 onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs rosemary
750 ml full-bodied red wine (1 bottle)
2 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon soft brown sugar
1 -2 teaspoon cornflour (cornstarch)
olive oil, for cooking
salt & pepper

1
Preheat oven to 325 F degrees.
2
Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
3
In a large frying pan brown the lamb shanks on all sides in the olive oil; remove from pan and put into a large casserole dish to keep warm.
4
In the same frying pan put in the carrots, onions, garlic, bay leaves and rosemary and cook slowly until nicely colored.
5
Pour in the red wine, beef stock, and brown sugar into the frying pan and stir gently bringing it to a low boil.
6
Pour the wine mixture over the lamb shanks; top up with water if needed.
7
Cover; put in oven and cook for 2 1/2 - 3 hours until very tender.
8
Remove the lamb shanks and keep warm and skim the fat off the top of the red wine juices.
9
Mix together the cornflour with just a bit of cold water and whisk the cornflour mixture into the red wine juices until desired consistency.
10
Serve up on individual plates and enjoy.

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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 (1 1/2 lb) lamb shanks, 2 large carrots, roughly chopped, 1 onion, sliced, 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks In Red Wine 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.

Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks In Red Wine

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