Braised Lamb Shanks

Name: Braised Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h 5 min
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10.5 oz Beef Broth; 0.75 tsp Black Pepper; 3 whole Carrot; 10.5 oz Chicken Broth; 5 tsp Fresh Rosemary; 2 tsp Fresh Thyme; 10 whole Garlic; 6 whole Lamb Shank; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 whole Onion; 750 ml Red Wine; 28 oz Whole Peeled Tomato

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Gluten-Free Carnivore 🥩Comfort-Food

Braised Lamb Shanks simmer in red wine, tomatoes, and garden herbs until the meat becomes fork-tender and succulent. The initial sear adds rich depth while caramelized onions, carrots, and garlic lend sweetness, and a final uncovered reduction concentrates the sauce into a glossy, savory jus. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special gathering alongside mashed potatoes or polenta.

Prep20 mins
Cook3 hrs 5 mins
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

1

Gather all ingredients.
2

Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
3

Heat oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown the lamb shanks on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer the shanks to a plate and set aside.
4

Add the carrots, onions, and garlic to the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
5

Stir in the wine, tomatoes, chicken broth, beef broth, rosemary, and thyme.
6

Return the lamb shanks to the pot, pressing them down to submerge. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the lamb is tender, about 2 hours.
7

Remove the lid and simmer to concentrate the flavors, about 20 minutes. Transfer the lamb shanks to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm. Continue boiling the sauce until thickened, about 15 minutes.
8

Spoon the sauce over the lamb shanks before serving.