Irresistible Braised Lamb Shanks

Irresistible Braised Lamb Shanks

Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

These Braised Lamb Shanks are inspired by Greek flavors, and the perfect recipe for a cold winter night or to impress at your next dinner party.

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Main Ingredients

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lamb shanks olive oil salt and pepper pearl onions celery sticks garlic cloves red wine dried oregano paprika ground all spice cinnamon sticks tomato sauce chicken broth

Season the lamb shanks well with salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 350F. Heat the oil in a large dutch oven over medium high heat. When the oil is hot add the lamb shanks to the put and sear until well browned on all 4 sides.

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Preheat

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Once browned, remove the lamb shanks to a plate or bowl and set aside. Add the onions and celery and cook over medium heat, stirring often, about 5-7 minutes until softened and starting to brown.

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Add the garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Next, add the dried oregano, paprika, garlic powder, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks (or ground cinnamon), salt, pepper and bay leaves and mix to combine.

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Cook

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Deglaze with the wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot and let cook until it reduces slightly, 3-4 minutes. Then add the chicken broth and tomato sauce and stir to combine. 

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Deglaze

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Place the lamb shanks back in the pot and bring to a simmer. Turn to medium-low and let simmer for 5 minutes and then turn off the heat. Cover pot with a lid, and bake at 350 for 1 1/2 hours, then remove the lid for the rest of the cooking time, 30-45 minutes more

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Deglaze

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Prepare mashed potatoes  according to recipe.

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Prepare

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To serve, add mashed potatoes to a plate or low bowl and add the lamb shanks on top with some of the braising liquid. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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Serve

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