Savory Oven Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Savory Oven Braised Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 235 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 1 rib celery, coarsely chopped; 1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 4 lamb shanks; Dash of salt; Dash freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup dry red wine; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup beef broth; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 4 sprigs of fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 3 hrs 30 mins

Total: 3 hrs 55 mins

Servings: 4 servings

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These tender braised lamb shanks are seared and then cooked in a tasty red wine broth with chopped vegetables. Serve the lamb shanks with these amazing light garlic mashed potatoes and Southern green beans or English peas.

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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, sliced
4 lamb shanks
1 dash salt
1 dash freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup cider vinegar
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf

Gather the ingredients.
Preheat the oven to 325 F.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil with 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot. Cook, stirring until onion is softened.
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more. Remove to a large baking pan, roasting pan, or Dutch oven. Add 2 more tablespoons of olive oil to the pan. Sprinkle the lamb shanks with salt and pepper; saute over medium heat for about 8 minutes, turning to sear all sides.
Add to the Dutch oven or pan with the chopped vegetables. In the same skillet, deglaze with the red wine. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the tomato paste, chicken broth, beef broth, and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour over the lamb shanks and add the fresh thyme and bay leaf.
Cover the pan tightly and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the foil or lid and continue baking for 2 to 2 1/2 hours longer, turning the shanks occasionally. The lamb should be very tender.
Serve with mashed potatoes and your favorite steamed vegetables.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
510	Calories
33g	Fat
11g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	510
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33g	42%
Saturated Fat 11g	53%
Cholesterol 116mg	39%
Sodium 852mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 30g
Vitamin C 9mg	43%
Calcium 67mg	5%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 759mg	16%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.