Lamb shanks are a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. They are well-suited for slow-cooking methods, such as braising, which allows the meat to become fall-off-the-bone tender. Braised lamb shanks are often served with a rich, flavorful sauce made from tomatoes, wine, and herbs. In addition to the classic braised lamb shanks recipe, this article also includes recipes for lamb shanks with barley, lamb shanks with vegetables, and lamb shanks in a slow cooker. Whether you are looking for a hearty and comforting meal or a special occasion dish, you are sure to find a lamb shank recipe in this article that you will enjoy.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TOMATO-BRAISED LAMB SHANKS
Delicious Tomato-Braised Lamb Shanks served with creamy Polenta. Perfect for an Easter meal.
Provided by Alida Ryder
Categories Main Course
Time 2h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- preheat the oven to 200°c.
- In a large casserole pot/ dutch oven, brown the shanks in a bit of oil. Remove from pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add a bit more oil and fry the onions and carrots until the onions are soft and translucent. Add the garlic and sautè for another minute.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree and lamb shanks back into the pot.
- Combine the lamb stock with the sugar and herbs and pour into the pot.
- Cover and place into a pre-heated oven.
- Allow the lamb shanks to braise for an hour at 200°c then turn the oven down to 160°c and allow to braise for another hour or two until the meat comes off the bone easily.
- Stir the butter and cheese into the polenta (this is optional) and serve with the lamb shanks.
SLOW-COOKED LAMB SHANKS AND TOMATOES
A long, gentle simmer slowly breaks down tougher cuts like lamb shank, leaving the meat flavorful, succulent, and tender.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes (if using canned, break them up) and cook until they break down, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Place lamb shanks in pot in a single layer so each shank is covered by sauce. Bring to a boil, cover, then place pot in oven. Cook until meat is very tender and falling off bones, about 3 1/2 hours. Skim fat from cooking liquid and season lamb with salt and pepper. Serve lamb with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 37 g
BRAISED LAMB SHANKS
Succulent braised lamb shanks slow cooked in a red wine, tomato, and fresh basil sauce. Serve with mushroom risotto and grilled zucchini.
Provided by Mrs Savage
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Shanks
Time 3h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the onions in a layer in the bottom of a Dutch oven or medium roasting pan with a lid. Arrange the lamb shanks on top of the onions. Pour the wine, balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the lamb. Place a clove of pressed garlic next to each shank, and a quarter of a lemon on each side. Pour the tomatoes over everything, then season with salt, pepper and basil.
- Cover and place in the preheated oven. Cook for 3 hours. Use juices from the pan to make a nice flavorful gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1851.3 mg, Sugar 17.9 g
LAMB SHANKS BRAISED IN TOMATO
From Cooking Light. It is recommended that you serve over creamy polenta or mashed potatoes. Easy to make with only 5 ingredients (minus salt and pepper). Fall off the bone delicious.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 2h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle the lamb with salt and pepper. Add lamb to the pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from the pan.
- Add garlic to the pan; saute 15 seconds. Add the wine to the pan; cook 2 minutes, scraping the pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in tomatoes; cook 2 minutes. Return the lamb to the pan. Cover the pan, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour. Turn the lamb over; simmer 1 hour or until the meat is done and very tender.
- Place the lamb on a plate; cover loosely with foil. Skim the fat from the surface of the sauce. Bring to a boil; cook 10 minutes or until thickened.
- Return the lamb to the pan; cook 4 minutes or until the lamb is thoroughly heated. Stir in chopped parsley.
BRAISED LAMB SHANKS
Provided by Food Network
Time 4h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper and cook, in batches if necessary, turning with tongs, until well browned, about 10 minutes each batch. Remove the lamb shanks with tongs to a plate and set aside.
- Stir the onions, carrots, rosemary, bay leaves, and garlic into the dutch oven and cook, stirring, until the onions are very soft, about 5 minutes. Add 2 1/2 cups of the wine and deglaze the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
- Return the lamb shanks to the pot and braise the mixture, tightly covered, in the oven for 1 hour. Uncover and braise for 2 more hours, turning the shanks every 30 minutes. Stir in the turnips and the remaining 1/2 cup of the wine, and continue to braise, in the oven for 30 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- While the lamb shanks are braising, make the gremolata: chop together the rosemary, orange zest, and garlic. Place each lamb shank on a serving plate, top with the vegetables, sprinkle with gremolata and serve immediately.
BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH TOMATO AND FENNEL
Braising lamb shanks makes them meltingly tender. Serve with Polenta for a hearty meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season lamb all over with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Dredge lamb in flour, turning to coat evenly; shake off excess. Heat oil and butter in an 8-quart Dutch oven or skillet over medium heat. Working in two batches, cook until shanks are well browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer shanks to a large plate; drain off all but 2 tablespoons fat from the skillet.
- Place skillet over medium heat; add onions and leek, and saute until they are lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 4 minutes more. Add red wine; deglaze pan by scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Return shanks to skillet, and add chicken stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; cover, and place in oven. Braise 2 hours; add fennel, and cook 30 minutes.
- Using a slotted spatula, transfer shanks and vegetables to a large bowl. Cover; set aside. Using a ladle, skim fat from surface of cooking liquid; cook over medium heat until liquid is thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Return shanks and vegetables to pan; cook until heated through. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper.
BRAISED LAMB SHANKS & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Very tasty very rich Lamb Shank Recipe which can be frozen. You could use a slow cooker or do it on the stove top.
Provided by Latchy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toss the lamb in the flour and shake away any excess.
- Heat the oil in a large baking dish and add the lamb in batches and cook until browned all over, drain on paper towel.
- Return the lamb to the dish and add onions, garlic, tomatoes, port, wine and stock, cover and bake in a moderate oven (180D C- 350d F) for about 2 hours until the lamb is tender.
- Remove the lamb from the dish and keep warm and simmer the pan juices over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Serve the lamb with the pan juices and sprinkle over the parsley or basil.
BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH TOMATOES AND ROSEMARY
Steps:
- Pat the lamb shanks dry, season them with salt and pepper, and in a large heavy kettle brown them, 3 at a time, in the oil over moderately high heat, transferring them as they are browned to a roasting pan just large enough to hold them in one layer. To the kettle add the onion, cook it over moderate heat, stirring, until it is softened, and stir in the garlic. Cook the mixture for 3 minutes, stir in the tomatoes, the wine, the broth, the dried rosemary, the allspice, and salt and pepper to taste, and bring the sauce to a boil. Ladle the sauce over the lamb shanks. Braise the shanks, covered tightly with foil, in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until they are tender, transfer them to a heatproof platter, and keep them warm, covered. Pour the sauce into the kettle, cleaned, and boil it for 10 minutes, or until it is reduced to about 4 cups. The lamb shanks and the sauce may be made 2 days in advance, cooled to room temperature, and both kept in the roasting pan, covered and chilled. Heat the lamb shanks in the sauce in a preheated 350°F. oven until they are hot and transfer the shanks to the heatproof platter. Into the sauce stir 2 teaspoons of the parsley and 2 teaspoons of the fresh rosemary. Divide the shanks among 6 heated plates, spoon the sauce over them, and sprinkle it with the remaining parsley and fresh rosemary.
Tips:
- Sear the lamb shanks before braising. This will help to develop flavor and color.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your braising liquid. This will add flavor and nutrition to the dish.
- Simmer the lamb shanks for at least 2 hours. This will allow the meat to become tender and fall off the bone.
- Serve the lamb shanks with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish.
Conclusion:
Braised lamb shanks are a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. The lamb shanks are slowly simmered in a flavorful braising liquid until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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