Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks With Soft Polenta Recipe

Name: Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks With Soft Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 8 lamb shanks, trimmed; 1/4 cup flour, seasoned; 2 onions, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped; 2 carrots, roughly chopped; 2 parsnips, roughly chopped; 1 cup red wine; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 cup tomato passata; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1/2 orange rind, cut into thick strips; 1 sprig fresh parsley; Polenta; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 cups water; 1 cup fine instant polenta; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pinch paprika, to garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
8 lamb shanks, trimmed
1/4 cup flour, seasoned
2 onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
2 carrots, roughly chopped
2 parsnips, roughly chopped
1 cup red wine
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup tomato passata
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/2 orange rind, cut into thick strips
1 sprig fresh parsley
Polenta
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1 cup fine instant polenta
2 tablespoons butter
1 pinch paprika, to garnish (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 160u00b0C(315u00b0F). Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed casserole dish. It should be big enough to fit the shanks in a single layer. Lightly dust the shanks in the flour and brown in casserole dish. Remove from dish.
2
Add onion and cook gently for a few minutes. Stir in garlic, celery, carrot and parsnip. Pour in wine and let come back up to heat, about 1 minute. Return the shanks to the dish. Add the stock, passata herbs and orange peel. Cover and bake for 2 hours or until shanks are tender.
3
Gently remove the shanks from the dish and arrange on a warm serving plate. Spoon the vegetables and gravy over the shanks. Discard herbs. Serve with the polenta.
4
Polenta: Bring the stock and water to the boil. Slowly rain in the polenta, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer over low heat for 5-6 minutes or until mix starts to leave the side of the pot. Remove from heat, add butter and season with salt and pepper. Spoon into a warm serving dish.

1538

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

154

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 8 lamb shanks, trimmed, 1/4 cup flour, seasoned, 2 onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks With Soft Polenta 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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Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks With Soft Polenta

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