Tuscan Lamb Shanks With White Beans Recipe

Name: Tuscan Lamb Shanks With White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lamb shanks (2 pounds total); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 (14-ounces) can diced tomatoes in juice; 2 rosemary sprigs; 1 cup dried navy beans, picked over; 3 1/2 cups water; Equipment: a 6-to 8-quart pressure cooker; Garnish: chopped flat-leaf parsley; extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling

Servings: persons

2 lamb shanks (2 pounds total)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 (14-ounces) can diced tomatoes in juice
2 rosemary sprigs
1 cup dried navy beans, picked over
3 1/2 cups water
Equipment: a 6-to 8-quart pressure cooker
Garnish: chopped flat-leaf parsley; extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling

1
Pat lamb shanks dry and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in pressure cooker over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then brown shanks well, 1 at a time, transferring to a plate.
2
Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to pressure cooker and saute until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice and rosemary and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in beans, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3
Return lamb shanks to pressure cooker and bring to a boil. Seal lid and cook at high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions, 30 minutes. Put pressure cooker in sink (do not remove lid) and run cold water over lid until pressure goes down completely. Remove lid and discard rosemary, then transfer shanks to a cutting board and coarsely shred meat.
4
Spoon bean and vegetable mixture into large shallow bowls, then top with lamb and sauce.

506

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lamb shanks (2 pounds total), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 medium carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Lamb Shanks With White Beans 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!

Tuscan Lamb Shanks With White Beans

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