Lamb Shanks Braised in Red Wine
Lamb Shanks Braised in Red Wine deliver tender, fall-off-the-bone meat in a rich, tangy sauce layered with balsamic, tomatoes, and fresh basil. The red wine deepens the flavor while onions and garlic add warmth, making this a comforting centerpiece for cool evenings or a special dinner with friends.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lamb Shanks Braised in Red Wine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 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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- 25
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Lay the onions in an even layer in the bottom of a Dutch oven or a medium roasting pan with a lid. Set the lamb shanks on top of the onions. Pour the wine, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil over the lamb. Place a clove of pressed garlic beside each shank, and position a quarter of a lemon on each side. Pour the tomatoes over everything, then season with salt, pepper, and basil.
- 3
Cover and place in the preheated oven.
- 4
Cook for 3 hours.
- 5
Use the juices from the pan to make a rich, flavorful gravy.
- Calories 2114.22 kcal High 106%
- Protein 194.36 g Good Source 389%
- Carbohydrate 75.94 g 28%
- Total Fat 106.14 g High 136%
- Saturated Fat 39.21 g High 196%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 640.6 mg High 214%
- Sodium 950.65 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 6.14 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 34.77 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 454.48 mg Good Source 35%
- Iron 15.29 mg Good Source 85%
- Potassium 2894.29 mg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin A 190.05 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 67.18 mg Good Source 75%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Lamb Shanks Braised in Red Wine is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 2114.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lamb Shanks Braised in Red Wine made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lamb Shanks Braised 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 2114.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lamb Shanks Braised in Red Wine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lamb Shanks Braised in Red Wine healthy?
- Lamb Shanks Braised in Red Wine has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 2114.22 calories and 194.36 g of protein, or 389% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 950.65 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 39.21 g (196% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, 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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