Greek Fall-off the Bone Lamb Shanks (Braised in a delicious sauce)

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic option while maintaining sweetness.

lamb shanks

🥗Healthier: beef shanks

💰Cheaper: pork shanks

Beef or pork shanks provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C).

Season the lamb on both sides lightly with salt and pepper.

Place a cast-iron (enamel coated) pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and brown the lamb shanks on all sides. Do this in 1-2 batches. Set the lamb aside.

While the lamb is browning, prepare the vegetables. Peel and roughly chop the onion and potatoes. Chop the carrots and celery.

Add the vegetables to the pot with a pinch of salt and cook until golden, about 7-8 minutes over medium heat.

Add the garlic and warm through until fragrant.

Add the balsamic, tomato sauce, the herbs and spices. Place the lamb on top and cover with water or broth. Season with salt and pepper.

Place the lid on the pot and transfer to the preheated oven.

Allow the lamb to cook for about 3 hours or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

Carefully remove the lamb from the pot and set aside in a platter. Remove the vegetables as well. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Place the pot over medium-high heat and allow the sauce to reduce and thicken to your desired consistency. Mash a potato into the sauce at the beginning to help thicken it.

Add the lemon juice and either place the lamb back into the pot to warm through or serve the sauce on top.

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