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Braised Lamb Shanks

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Braised Lamb Shanks are a rich and comforting slow-cooked dish featuring tender lamb simmered in a savory wine and herb sauce until fall-off-the-bone delicious. Perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners, this hearty meal pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, polenta, or roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Pat the lamb shanks dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear the lamb shanks on all sides until deeply browned, then remove and set aside.
  5. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened.
  6. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking for about 1 minute.
  7. Pour in the red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  8. Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
  9. Return the lamb shanks to the pot, making sure they are partially submerged in the liquid.
  10. Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
  11. Braise for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the lamb is very tender.
  12. Remove the herbs and bay leaves before serving.
  13. Spoon the sauce over the lamb shanks and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a non-alcoholic version, replace the wine with additional beef broth.
  • Add mushrooms or parsnips for extra depth and texture.
  • The flavors improve when made a day ahead and reheated gently.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, or crusty bread.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Use a dry red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot for best flavor.

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