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Lamb Shanks Recipe

Delicious and tender lamb shanks cooked to perfection.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb shanks on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook until softened.
  4. Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
  5. Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, rosemary, and thyme. Stir well.
  6. Return the lamb shanks to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for about 3 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
  8. Serve the lamb shanks with the sauce spooned over the top.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 1000mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Dinner, Lamb, Shanks
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