Description
A comforting dish of tender lamb shanks braised in a rich sauce, perfect for special occasions or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 – 6 lamb shanks, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, sliced 1⁄2-inch thick
- A pinch of coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1⁄4 cup flour
- 3 1⁄2 cups beef stock
- 14 oz (400 g) passata (tomato puree)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 beef bouillon cubes, crushed
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (divided)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to season
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash and pat dry the lamb shanks with a paper towel.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy-based pot over medium-high heat.
- Sear two shanks in the hot oil until browned on all sides.
- Transfer them to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Repeat this process with the remaining shanks and oil.
- Add diced onions and carrots to the pot and sauté until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Incorporate the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Return the lamb shanks to the pot, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with flour, tossing well, and allow to cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the beef stock, passata, tomato paste, crushed bouillon, and herbs.
- Simmer the mixture gently on the stove, then cover and transfer to the oven.
- Cook for 2 1⁄2 hours until the meat is tender.
- Transfer the shanks to a plate and discard bay leaves.
- Simmer the sauce over medium heat until thickened, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Add the shanks back to the pot, allowing them to soak up the flavors.
- Garnish with remaining parsley and serve with sides.
Notes
Marinate lamb shanks overnight for deeper flavor. Feel free to substitute lamb with beef or chicken if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg