What is Ale-Braised Lamb Shanks made of?

The main ingredients are Beer, Black Pepper, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 12 is above.

How long does it take to make Ale-Braised Lamb Shanks?

About 3 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 10 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 2000.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Ale-Braised Lamb Shanks easy to make?

This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.

Is Ale-Braised Lamb Shanks healthy?

Ale-Braised Lamb Shanks has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 2000.49 calories and 190.35 g of protein, or 381% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 768.15 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 36.75 g (184% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Ale-Braised Lamb Shanks

Name: Ale-Braised Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 10 min
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 12 fl oz Beer; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 2 whole Carrot; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 1 whole Celery; 2 whole Fresh Rosemary; 3 whole Garlic; 2 whole Lamb Shank; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Seasoned Salt; 2 tsp Tomato Paste; 1 whole Yellow Onion

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Ale-Braised Lamb Shanks feature tender meat that slides off the bone, enriched by malty beer, rosemary, and sweet carrots for a rich, balanced sauce. The flavor is deep and aromatic with a gentle warmth from cayenne, perfect for a cozy weekend dinner or a special cold-weather gathering. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up every drop.

Prep15 mins
Cook3 hrs 10 mins
Serves2
DifficultyMedium

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ale-Braised Lamb Shanks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

56 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 51 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 35 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 89 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients: 2 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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Heart Health: 82
Metabolic: 57
Digestive: 29
Inflammatory: 62
Performance: 56
General Wellness

1

Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
2

Heat olive oil in a deep-sided pan or pot over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and cook, turning as needed, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove it from the pan and lower the heat to medium.
3

Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the pan. Season with a large pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables release their juices, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste to coat, about 1 minute. Pour in the beer and stir in the rosemary. Increase the heat to high and bring the sauce mixture to a simmer.
4

Add the lamb shanks to the sauce mixture. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer until the lamb is nearly fork-tender, flipping the lamb after 1 hour, about 2 hours. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
5

Skim the fat from the top of the sauce, if desired. Cover and bring the lamb to a simmer over low heat. Flip and continue simmering until the meat is fork-tender and nearly falling off the bone, about 45 minutes. Transfer the lamb shanks to a bowl to keep warm.
6

Bring the sauce to a boil over high heat. Boil until reduced by half but not overly thick, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Plate the lamb shanks and spoon the sauce over the top.

About This Recipe

Ale Braised Lamb Shanks is made with 12 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 3 hrs 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beer, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 2000.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Ale-Braised Lamb Shanks made of?: The main ingredients are Beer, Black Pepper, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 12 is above.
How long does it take to make Ale-Braised Lamb Shanks?: About 3 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 2000.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Ale-Braised Lamb Shanks easy to make?: This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
Is Ale-Braised Lamb Shanks healthy?: Ale-Braised Lamb Shanks has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 2000.49 calories and 190.35 g of protein, or 381% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 768.15 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 36.75 g (184% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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