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Lamb Shanks with Red Wine Sauce

Lamb Shanks with Red Wine Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs
  • fresh thyme
  • salt to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for thickening
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Season the lamb shanks generously with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the lamb shanks and brown them on all sides until they are well seared. Remove the lamb shanks and set them aside.
  • In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  • Return the browned lamb shanks to the pot.
  • Pour in the red wine, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and beef or vegetable broth. Add the fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Allow the lamb shanks to braise in the oven for about 2 to 2.5 hours or until the meat is tender and easily falls off the bone. Check periodically to ensure there is enough liquid; if it's reducing too much, you can add more broth or wine.
  • Once the lamb shanks are tender, remove them from the pot and set them aside. Discard the herb sprigs.
  • If you'd like to thicken the sauce, you can make a slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of flour with a little water until smooth. Stir the slurry into the cooking liquid and simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve the lamb shanks over a bed of mashed potatoes, polenta, or your favorite side dish. Spoon the rich red wine sauce over the top and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Keyword Lamb, Red Wine Sauce, Wine Sauce
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