Braised Lamb Shanks with Herb Infusion
Enjoy the luxurious tenderness of braised lamb shanks infused with aromatic herbs, a perfect dish for a cozy dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Total Time: 170 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Season the lamb shanks generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large ovenproof pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb shanks on all sides until deeply caramelized. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chopped onions, minced garlic, diced carrot, and celery. Sauté until vegetables are softened and aromatic.
- Pour 1 cup of beef broth into the pot to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in another 2 cups of beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, fresh thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the browned lamb shanks to the pot. Cover with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven.
- Braise for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the lamb is tender and easily falls off the bone.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, spooning the flavorful sauce over each lamb shank.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 180mg