Braised Lamb Shanks in Red Wine
Braised Lamb Shanks in Red Wine feature tender, fall-off-the-bone meat infused with a deep, herbaceous richness from thyme, rosemary, and garlic. The slow braise melds red wine and stock into a velvety sauce that coats sweet carrots, onion, and leek. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special weekend meal when you want comforting, robust flavors.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Braised Lamb Shanks in Red Wine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- 2
Heat olive oil in a heavy metal roasting pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Toss the shanks with flour to coat well, then shake off the excess. Sear the shanks in the hot oil until well browned on all sides, then remove them from the pan and set aside.
- 3
Add the celery, carrots, onion, leek, and garlic to the roasting pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Season with the bay leaf, peppercorns, thyme, and rosemary. Pour in the chicken stock and red wine, raise the heat to high, and bring to a simmer. Season to taste with salt. Place the lamb shanks on top of the vegetables.
- 4
Cover the roasting pan tightly with heavy aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake gently until the meat is tender and falling off the bone, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- 5
Remove the bay leaf and herb stems before serving the shanks with the vegetables and sauce.
- Calories 1465.47 kcal High 73%
- Protein 129.91 g Good Source 260%
- Carbohydrate 41.9 g 15%
- Total Fat 83.09 g High 107%
- Saturated Fat 27.88 g High 139%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 416.18 mg High 139%
- Sodium 749.8 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 7.06 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 13.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 264.65 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 11.53 mg Good Source 64%
- Potassium 1857.43 mg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin A 21.98 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.4 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Braised Lamb Shanks in Red Wine is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Peppercorns, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 1465.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Braised Lamb Shanks in Red Wine made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Peppercorns, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Stock. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Braised Lamb Shanks in Red Wine?
- About 3 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1465.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Braised Lamb Shanks in Red Wine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Braised Lamb Shanks in Red Wine healthy?
- Braised Lamb Shanks in Red Wine has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 1465.47 calories and 129.91 g of protein, or 260% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 749.8 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 27.88 g (139% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, 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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