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Oven Braised Lamb Shank

Cultural Context

Oven braised lamb shank is a comforting dish with roots in various culinary traditions, particularly Mediterranean and Middle Eastern. It showcases the art of slow cooking, where tough cuts of meat transform into tender, flavorful meals through the magic of time and heat. This dish is often enjoyed during special occasions or family gatherings, celebrating the rich flavors of lamb paired with aromatic herbs and vegetables. In modern cuisine, it's embraced worldwide, with variations that include different spices and cooking liquids, making it a versatile favorite.

AmericanUSmain
180 min
hard
4 servings
Servings4
2 lamb shanks
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 - 3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, finely diced
2 celery, finely diced
250ml red wine
8 small tomatoes, chopped in half
1/2 cup tomato ketchup
500 ml chicken stock
6 sprigs of thyme
3 bay leaves
1 tsp corn flour
3 tbsp water

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic red wine provides similar flavor without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, chicken broth is often cheaper.

1

Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper.

2

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

3

Sear lamb shanks until browned.

4

Remove lamb shanks and set aside.

5

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

6

Stir in chopped tomatoes and tomato ketchup.

7

Pour in red wine and simmer for a few minutes.

8

Return lamb shanks to the pot; add chicken stock, thyme, and bay leaves.

9

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until tender.

10

Mix corn flour with water and stir into the sauce to thicken before serving.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

large pot

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Braised Lamb ShankSlow-Cooked Lamb Shank

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