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Lamb Shanks Recipe

A hearty and flavorful lamb shanks recipe perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Lamb Shanks
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 cup Red Wine
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 2 sprigs Rosemary
  • 2 sprigs Thyme
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb shanks on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste, then add the red wine, beef broth, rosemary, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Return the lamb shanks to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook for about 3 hours or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  7. Remove the lamb shanks and keep warm. Strain the sauce and reduce if necessary. Serve the lamb shanks with the sauce.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Lamb
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