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Fall-Off-The-Bone Red Wine and Herb Braised Lamb Shanks

Tender lamb shanks braised in red wine and herbs until they fall off the bone.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Season lamb shanks generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown lamb shanks on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in red wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  7. Return lamb shanks to the pot. Add beef broth, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves. Liquid should come about halfway up the shanks.
  8. Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise for 2 to 2½ hours, until meat is very tender and falling off the bone.
  9. Remove from oven; discard herb sprigs and bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  10. Serve lamb shanks with the braising liquid spooned over the top.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, simmer the braising liquid on the stovetop after removing the lamb shanks until reduced to desired consistency.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Protein: 45 g