Slow Roasted Lamb Shank With Caramelised Onion

Name: Slow Roasted Lamb Shank With Caramelised Onion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil; 4 (400 -500 g) lamb shanks; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 cups dry red wine; 2 cups beef stock; 4 -5 garlic cloves, crushed; 30 g butter; 1 brown onion, chopped finely; 3 celery, chopped finely; 2 large carrots, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon cornflour; bisto beef gravy granules; 50 g butter; 3 medium red onions, sliced thinly; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

olive oil
4 (400 -500 g) lamb shanks
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups dry red wine
2 cups beef stock
4 -5 garlic cloves, crushed
30 g butter
1 brown onion, chopped finely
3 celery, chopped finely
2 large carrots, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon cornflour
bisto beef gravy granules
50 g butter
3 medium red onions, sliced thinly
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1
Heat oil in a pan and add lamb cook until browned all over. In a large baking dish pour a little oil and heat over medium heat add crushed garlic cook for about a min stirring constantly so garlic doesn't burn. Stir wine, sugar and stock bring to boil place lamb shanks bake in dish. for the cooking you can either heat the oven to slow 130-150 and cook for 4-41/2 hours turning meat twice during cooking, or you can cook over slow heat on the stove for the same time also turning during cooking.
2
Approx 1hr into cooking add rosemary,thyme and tomato paste.
3
Melt butter in a pan and cook onion and celery until soft. Boil or microwave chopped carrots until tender. set both of these aside to add at the end.
4
Once lamb is cooked remove and wrap in foil to keep warm, strain liquid to discard herbs,fat and any bits that have come off lamb. Return to pan and heat over stove. Mix cornflour with water to form a paste and add to liquid stir constantly until mixture starts to thicken and to finish it off just add a few gravy granules for extra flavour and to also thicken some more. Place lamb shanks in serving dish with carrot and celery,onion mix and pour sauce over the top.
5
Melt butter in pan and add onion stirring until onion is soft about 10-15 minutes Add sugar and vinegar and stir until mixture has caramelised about another 10-15 minute Place in serving bowl and put on table to be spooned over lamb shank.
6
Can serve lamb with creamy soft polenta or mash potato.
7
Bon Appetit.

771

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil, 4 (400 -500 g) lamb shanks, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 cups dry red wine, and more.

Yes, Slow Roasted Lamb Shank With Caramelised Onion 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!