Braised Lamb Shanks
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Braised Lamb Shanks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 62 / 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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- 17
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 1978.06 kcal High 99%
- Protein 195.4 g Good Source 391%
- Carbohydrate 66.21 g 24%
- Total Fat 93.54 g High 120%
- Saturated Fat 37.51 g High 188%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 644.95 mg High 215%
- Sodium 1009.65 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 2.73 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 21.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 472.4 mg Good Source 36%
- Iron 14.41 mg Good Source 80%
- Potassium 2732.57 mg Good Source 58%
- Vitamin A 29.56 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 36.52 mg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Braised Lamb Shanks is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 1978.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Braised Lamb Shanks made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Carrot, Chicken Broth, Fresh Rosemary. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Braised Lamb Shanks?
- About 3 hrs 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1978.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Braised Lamb Shanks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Braised Lamb Shanks healthy?
- Braised Lamb Shanks has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 1978.06 calories and 195.4 g of protein, or 391% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1009.65 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 37.51 g (188% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites, 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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