Hearty Lamb Shank Dinner Recipe
A hearty lamb shank dish cooked until the meat falls off the bone, perfect for a miner’s dinner after a long day underground.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Tongs
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 lamb shanks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef broth or lamb broth
- 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Sear the Lamb Shanks:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.2 lamb shanks, Salt and pepper to taste
- Sear the lamb shanks on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks
- Add the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.4 cloves garlic
Simmer the Lamb:
- Pour in the red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.1 cup red wine
- Add the broth, crushed tomatoes, rosemary, and thyme. Stir to combine.2 cups beef broth, 1 can, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Return the lamb shanks to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
Serve:
- Serve the lamb shanks with the sauce and vegetables over mashed potatoes or rice.
Notes
This dish can also be cooked in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 533kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 44gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 1143mgPotassium: 1050mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10234IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 5mg
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