Braised Lamb Shanks
This hearty and comforting lamb shank recipe is a labor of love, resulting in tender meat that falls off the bone and a rich sauce that is perfect for soaking up with a side of mashed potatoes or crusty bread. The lamb shanks are seared to lock in flavors, then slow-cooked with a luscious combination of red wine, aromatic vegetables, and herbs until they reach melt-in-your-mouth perfection. It's a dish that warms both the body and soul, making it an ideal choice for a cozy dinner at home.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 lamb shanks
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 1 carrot, peeled and sliced
- 1 stick celery, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 9floz full bodied red wine
- 9floz lamb stock
- 6floz tomato passata
- 1 tsp golden caster sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig thyme
- chopped flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan, add the shanks and brown well on all sides.
- Reduce the heat and transfer the shanks into the slow cooker. Add the onions, carrot and celery to the frying pan and cook for about 5 minutes, until starting to soften and turn golden. Add the garlic and cook for a further minute.
- Pour the wine into the pan, bring to the boil and simmer for 3 mins. Add the stock and passata and bring back to the boil. Season, add sugar, bay leaf, thyme. Pour the mixture over the shanks, coating thoroughly. Cook slowly until the meat and veg are tender, preferably up to 5 or 6 hours.
Yield
Serves 4
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