Best 6 Braised Lamb Shanks With Celery Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of melt-in-your-mouth braised lamb shanks, a culinary masterpiece that combines tender lamb, aromatic vegetables, and rich, savory sauce. This classic dish is elevated with the addition of celery, adding a subtle crunch and a burst of freshness that perfectly complements the richness of the lamb. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate, from traditional preparations to modern interpretations infused with global flavors. Whether you prefer a hearty and comforting meal or a sophisticated dish to impress your guests, our braised lamb shanks with celery recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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EASY BRAISED LAMB SHANKS RECIPE



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Super tender, perfectly spiced braised lamb shanks and vegetables in a rich red wine sauce. Cooking lamb shanks is easier than you might think. Simply season, sear, and braise! It's the perfect lamb shank recipe for a small gathering! A dry red wine is your best bet for the red wine sauce. (Merlot is my favorite here, but a Cabernet Sauvignon would work well, too.) Serve rosemary lamb shanks with couscous, Lebanese rice, or pita to soak up all the delicious sauce. Start this rich, meaty dinner with a big bright salad like arugula salad or white bean salad.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 American lamb shanks
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, (roughly chopped)
2 celery ribs, (chopped)
3 large carrots, (peeled and cut into large pieces)
1 pound baby potatoes, (scrubbed)
2 cups red wine like Merlot
3 cups low-sodium beef broth
28- ounce can peeled tomatoes
2 cinnamon sticks
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, add all the spice mix ingredients and mix to combine.
  • Pat the lamb shanks dry and season with the spice mix on all sides.
  • In a large Dutch oven pot like this one, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown the lamb shanks on all sides (about 8 mins or so). Transfer the lamb shanks to a large tray or bowl for now. Carefully dispose of extra fat in a separate heat-safe bowl, and return the pot to heat.
  • Now add the onions, celery, carrots and potatoes. Saute for 5-7 minutes on medium-high, or until the vegetables gain some color. Add red wine, scrape the pot of brown bits. Cook briefly so that the wine reduces a bit.
  • Add the broth, tomatoes, cinnamon sticks, thyme, and rosemary. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper. Return lamb shanks back to the pot; press down to submerge. Boil for 10 minutes. Turn heat off.
  • Cover the pot and transfer to the 350 degrees F-heated oven. Cook in the oven for 2 1/2 hours (It's a good idea to check periodically through cooking just in case you need to add a little more liquid. When the shanks finish cooking, the liquid will have reduced to about 1/3 of what it was when you started.)
  • While the lamb shanks are cooking, prepare rice according to this recipe, or prepare 2-3 cups of orzo pasta according to package instructions.
  • Serve the lamb shanks hot with a little of the veggies and braising sauce on top of rice or orzo pasta. You might also like to prepare a side salad like this 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad or Fattoush. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 kcal, Sugar 6.6 g, Sodium 974.4 mg, Fat 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 44.4 g, Cholesterol 127.3 mg, UnsaturatedFat 7.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW BRAISED LAMB SHANKS



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Slow braised lamb shanks in a delicious, rich red wine sauce is the kind of showstopping comfort food cravings are made of.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp olive oil
4 lamb shanks
1 large onion (finely chopped)
2 large carrots (peeled and finely chopped)
2 celery ribs/sticks (finely chopped)
4 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp tomato paste
1½ cups red wine
2 cups lamb/beef stock
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 160ºC/320ºF.
  • Season the lamb shanks generously with salt and pepper. Brown the lamb shanks in a large, deep oven-proof pot/pan until well-browned on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, fry the onion, carrot, celery and garlic until soft and fragrant. Add the herbs and tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds before adding the red wine and stock. Allow to come to a simmer then add the lamb shanks back into the sauce.
  • Cover with a lid and place in the oven. Allow to braise slowly for 2-3 hours until the lamb is soft and succulent. Check on the lamb shanks half-way through cooking and add more stock if necessary.
  • Remove from the oven and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 318 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BRAISED LEG OF LAMB WITH CELERY ROOT PURéE



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A five-hour braise yields a tender, intense and velvety leg of lamb, soft enough to cut with the edge of a spoon. Carrots and parsnips lend sweetness to the pot, while tomatoes and a handful of chopped green olives add a bracing bite. Serve on a bed of garlicky celeriac puréed so smooth it could double as a creamy sauce.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 5h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 Shank end leg of lamb (4 1/2 pounds), bone-in, rinsed and patted dry
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon, plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 teaspoons pepper
2 cups chicken stock
1 bottle fruity white wine
3 small onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
3 large carrots, peeled, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 large parsnip, peeled, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
2 rosemary sprigs
2 sage sprigs
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup pitted and coarsely chopped green olives
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 medium celeriac bulbs about 3 1/2 pounds, peeled and diced
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons kosher salt, more to taste
8 tablespoons butter
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste

Steps:

  • To prepare the lamb: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Rub the lamb with 1 tablespoon of oil, and season it with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the stock and wine to a boil; allow to reduce for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, warm the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in the carrots and parsnips, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, rosemary, sage and bay leaf. Turn off the heat and add just enough stock to cover the vegetables. Place the lamb, fatty side up, on top of the vegetables.
  • Transfer the pot to the oven, uncovered, and cook for 25 minutes. Then add the remaining stock, cover the pot and reduce heat to 325 degrees. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, at a bare simmer, reducing heat if necessary, then turn the lamb over. Cook 1 1/2 hours longer and turn the lamb over again. Uncover the pot and stir in the olives. Cook another hour, turning the lamb after 30 minutes. At this point the lamb should be soft enough to cut with a serving spoon. If not, cover the pot and continue to cook until it is.
  • After the lamb has cooked for about 3 hours, prepare the celery root purée: In a large saucepan, combine the celery root, peeled garlic cloves and bay leaves. Pour in 12 cups water and 2 tablespoons of kosher salt. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, discard the bay leaves and transfer the celeriac and garlic to a food processor. Add the butter and nutmeg; process until very smooth. Taste and add more salt if necessary. Keep warm.
  • Just before serving, mash the finely chopped garlic and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to form a paste. Stir it into the lamb's pan juices.
  • To serve, make a bed of celery root purée on each plate. Cut the lamb with a serving spoon, and lay some of it over the celery root, along with some vegetables and pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1005, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 55 grams, SaturatedFat 28 grams, Sodium 1837 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 1 gram

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH CELERY



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An easy tasty Lamb Shank Recipe which is suitable to freeze. You could also substitute fennel for the celery - about 600g of bulbs cut into quarters. This recipe is an adaption from a Womens Weekly recipe

Provided by Latchy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 stalks celery
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 medium carrots, thickly sliced (about 240g)
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra
6 lamb shanks
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Cut the celery into 4cm lengths.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and add the celery, onion, garlic and carrots and cook stirring until the onions are soft; remove the veggies from the pan.
  • Heat the other tablespoon of oil and add the lamb shanks and brown them well all over.
  • Stir in the wine, paste, stock and thyme and simmer covered for 1 hour.
  • Return the veggies to the pan and simmer covered for about 30 minutes until the shanks are really tender.

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS



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Anne Burrell's Braised Lamb Shanks recipe for Food Network is a hearty fan favorite.

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
Extra-virgin olive oil
3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 lamb shanks (each about 1 1/4 pounds; 1 shank is a portion)
4 cloves garlic
Kosher salt
1 (12-ounce) can tomato paste
1 large Spanish onion or 2 small yellow onions, cut into 1-inch dice
2 cups hearty red wine
2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary leaves
10 to 12 thyme branches tied together in a bundle
3 to 4 cups water
4 bay leaves
Gremolata, recipe follows
1 orange, zested
1 lemon, zested
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons freshly grated horseradish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Coat a large Dutch oven generously with olive oil and bring to a high heat. Season the shanks generously with salt and add them to the pan. Brown well on all sides. This is an incredibly important step; do not rush it.
  • Meanwhile, puree the onions, carrots, celery and garlic in a food processor until it becomes a coarse paste. Remove and set aside.
  • Remove the shanks from the pan to a sheet tray. Discard the excess fat from the pan. Add a little more oil to coat the bottom of the pan and add the pureed veggies. Season with salt, to taste. Saute the veggies until they are very brown and aromatic, about 20 minutes. The brown veggies should form a sort of crust on the bottom of the pan, do not let this burn; it is where a lot of the flavor is! Don't rush this step either, since this is where you will develop the brown color and flavor.
  • Add the tomato paste and brown for 5 minutes. Stir in the wine, chopped rosemary and thyme bundle. Stir frequently and cook until the wine has reduced by about half.
  • Add the shanks back to the pot and pour in 3 to 4 cups of water. The shanks should be submersed, if they are not, add more water. Add the bay leaves to the pan, cover and put in the preheated oven. The cooking time will be about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Turn the shanks over about halfway through the cooking time. Check the shanks every 45 minutes or so. If the liquid has reduced too much add more water. Defat as you go.
  • Remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking time for maximum browning. When the shanks are done the meat should be incredibly tender and flavorful. Transfer to serving plates and garnish with Gremolata. Serve with Hard Polenta Cakes, if desired,
  • Call yourself a superstar!!!
  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and set aside until ready to use.

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Extra-virgin olive oil
4 lamb shanks (each about 1 1/4 pounds; 1 shank is a portion)
Kosher salt
1 large Spanish onion or 2 small yellow onions, cut into 1-inch dice
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 cloves garlic
1 (12-ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups hearty red wine
2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary leaves
10 to 12 thyme branches tied together in a bundle
3 to 4 cups water
4 bay leaves
Gremolata, recipe follows
1 orange, zested
1 lemon, zested
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons freshly grated horseradish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large Dutch oven generously with olive oil and bring to a high heat. Season the shanks generously with salt and add them to the pan. Brown well on all sides. This is an incredibly important step; do not rush it. Meanwhile, puree the onions, carrots, celery and garlic in a food processor until it becomes a coarse paste. Remove and set aside. Remove the shanks from the pan to a sheet tray. Discard the excess fat from the pan. Add a little more oil to coat the bottom of the pan and add the pureed veggies. Season with salt, to taste. Saute the veggies until they are very brown and aromatic, about 20 minutes. The brown veggies should form a sort of crust on the bottom of the pan, do not let this burn; it is where a lot of the flavor is! Don't rush this step either, since this is where you will develop the brown color and flavor. Add the tomato paste and brown for 5 minutes. Stir in the wine, chopped rosemary and thyme bundle. Stir frequently and cook until the wine has reduced by about half. Add the shanks back to the pot and pour in 3 to 4 cups of water. The shanks should be submersed, if they are not, add more water. Add the bay leaves to the pan, cover and put in the preheated oven. The cooking time will be about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Turn the shanks over about halfway through the cooking time. Check the shanks every 45 minutes or so. If the liquid has reduced too much add more water. Defat as you go. Remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking time for maximum browning. When the shanks are done the meat should be incredibly tender and flavorful. Transfer to serving plates and garnish with Gremolata. Serve with Hard Polenta Cakes, if desired, Call yourself a superstar!!! ;
  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and set aside until ready to use. ;

Tips for Making the Best Braised Lamb Shanks with Celery

  • Choosing high-quality lamb shanks is the first step towards achieving maximum flavor. Look for shanks with plenty of meat and little bone, and trim excess fat before cooking.
  • Searing the lamb shanks before braising helps develop color and lock in juices, resulting in a more flavorful dish. Do this over high heat, ensuring each side gets a good sear.
  • Utilizing a flavorful braising liquid is key. The vegetable broth, white wine, and herbs in this recipe create a rich and aromatic base that infuses the lamb with incredible flavor.
  • Adding celery, carrots, and onions to the braising pot provides a layer of sweetness and depth to the sauce. Roast them beforehand for an intensified flavor that complements the lamb.
  • Allowing the lamb shanks to braise for an extended period ensures they become fall-off-the-bone tender. Aim for at least 2 hours, or braise them for up to 4 hours for extra tenderness.
  • Seasoning the lamb properly is crucial for bringing out its natural flavors. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary to create a well-balanced taste.
  • Serving the lamb shanks over mashed potatoes or polenta allows the delicious sauce to be absorbed by the accompaniment, enhancing the overall eating experience.

Conclusion

Braised lamb shanks with celery offer a delectable and hearty meal that combines tender lamb, flavorful vegetables, and a luscious sauce. By following these tips, you can prepare this classic dish at home and indulge in its rich, comforting flavors.

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