Braised Lamb Shanks for 8 People

Ingredients and Weight

• 8 Lamb Shanks, about 2.5 pounds (1.1 kg)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 cups Red Wine
• 4 cups Beef Stock
• 2 cups Chicken Stock
• 2 cups Carrots, diced
• 2 cups Celery, diced
• 2 cups Onions, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Preparation Time

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time

• 3 hours

Difficulty Level

• 3 (intermediate)

Preparation Method Steps

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb shanks and brown on all sides.
3. Transfer browned lamb shanks to a Dutch oven or roasting pan. Add red wine, beef stock, chicken stock, diced vegetables, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
4. Cover and braise in the preheated oven for 3 hours, or until lamb shanks are tender.
5. Remove lamb shanks from the liquid and place on a serving platter. Strain the braising liquid into a saucepan and reduce over medium heat until thickened, about 15 minutes.
6. Pour the reduced braising liquid over the lamb shanks. Serve immediately with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving (1 lamb shank):

• Calories: 520
• Fat: 25g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sodium: 500mg
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 50g

Dish Characteristics

• Tender and flavorful lamb shanks
• Rich and savory braising liquid
• Classic American comfort food

User Comments

• "These lamb shanks were absolutely divine! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful."
• "I made this for a special occasion and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was."
• "This is my new go-to recipe for lamb shanks. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly."

Special Precautions and Tips

• Be sure to brown the lamb shanks well before braising to develop flavor.
• If the braising liquid is too thin, reduce further over medium heat until it reaches a desired consistency.
• Serve with a crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.