Instant Pot Lamb Shanks - Instant Pot Recipe

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth is often less expensive.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Flour is a common thickener that is usually cheaper.

Season lamb shanks with salt and black pepper.

Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot on the sauté setting until shimmering.

Sear lamb shanks on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove lamb shanks and set aside.

Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Pour in red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary.

Return lamb shanks to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.

Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.

Allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.

Remove lamb shanks and tent with foil to keep warm.

Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan, discarding solids.

Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; stir into the strained liquid.

Simmer the sauce over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Serve lamb shanks with sauce drizzled over.

Cooking Techniques

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