Red Wine–Braised Lamb Shoulder Chops
Lamb shoulder chops are baked low and slow with sautéed onion, garlic, and fresh rosemary until tender. Beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, and pan juices create a rich, luscious gravy, making this a warming choice for a relaxed dinner or special weekend meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Red Wine–Braised Lamb Shoulder Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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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- 34
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season lamb chops with salt and pepper. Sear the lamb in the hot oil until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the chops to a plate, reserving the drippings in the skillet.
- 3
Sauté the onion and garlic in the reserved drippings over medium heat until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 4
Transfer the lamb chops to a baking dish and add the onion mixture. Sprinkle rosemary over the chops. Pour beef broth and red wine into the baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours. Remove the lamb chops to a serving platter.
- 6
Carefully pour the liquid from the baking dish into a saucepan. Whisk together water and cornstarch in a bowl until no lumps remain, then stir the mixture into the liquid in the saucepan. Add Worcestershire sauce and cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Spoon the sauce over the lamb chops and serve.
- Calories 471.67 kcal High 24%
- Protein 49.68 g Good Source 99%
- Carbohydrate 12.82 g 5%
- Total Fat 24.67 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 8.98 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.78 g High --
- Cholesterol 153.19 mg High 51%
- Sodium 213.55 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.03 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 7.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.97 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 135.8 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 3.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 386.24 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 21.45 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.11 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.31 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Sulfites
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Red Wine Braised Lamb Shoulder Chops is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Cornstarch, and Fresh Rosemary. Each serving provides about 471.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Red Wine–Braised Lamb Shoulder Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Cornstarch, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Red Wine–Braised Lamb Shoulder Chops?
- About 3 hrs 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 471.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Red Wine–Braised Lamb Shoulder Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Red Wine–Braised Lamb Shoulder Chops healthy?
- Red Wine–Braised Lamb Shoulder Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 471.67 calories and 49.68 g of protein, or 99% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 213.55 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.98 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Sulfites, Corn, 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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