GREEK-STYLE BRAISED LAMB SHANKS

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Categories     Garlic     Vegetable     Braise     Low Carb     Dinner     Lamb Shank     Red Wine     Winter     Cinnamon     Nutmeg     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil
6 12- to 14-ounce lamb shanks
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 drained canned anchovies
2 cinnamon sticks
2 small bay leaves
2 fresh thyme sprigs
5 juniper berries or 2 tablespoons gin
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 750-ml bottle Merlot
1 14-ounce can low-salt chicken broth
1 14-ounce can low-salt beef broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat oil in large ovenproof pot (wide enough to hold lamb in single layer) over medium-high heat. Sprinkle lamb on all sides with salt and pepper. Add lamb to pot and sauté until brown, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer lamb to plate. Add next 10 ingredients to pot. Sauté until vegetables brown, about 20 minutes. Mix in tomato paste. Add wine and all broth; boil until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Return lamb to pot, arranging in single layer; add any accumulated juices. Bring to boil.
  • Place lamb in oven and cook uncovered until tender, basting and turning occasionally, about 2 hours. Transfer lamb to plate. Skim any fat from top of roasting liquid. Press all liquid and enough of vegetables through sieve set over large bowl to make sauce with gravy consistency. Return gravy to pot; add lamb. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.) Rewarm lamb over low heat. Transfer to platter and serve.

Kamilah Gaston
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The lamb shanks were tender and the sauce was flavorful. However, I found the dish to be a bit too salty. I would recommend using less salt in the recipe.


JOSE A RODRIGUEZ
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The lamb shanks were not very flavorful and the sauce was very thin. I would recommend adding more spices and herbs to the recipe.


Shahzaib Lakho
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The lamb shanks were very fatty and the sauce was very heavy. I would recommend using less oil and butter in the recipe.


Azhar Shah
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Gedeus Junior
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb. The lamb shanks were very tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Brandon Bytheway
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Angela Esiron
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Sotendra sotrador
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I'm so glad I did! The lamb shanks were incredibly tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal.


Amber Messinger
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This recipe is a keeper! The lamb shanks were perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Delaney Beard
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The lamb shanks are always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion or just a weeknight dinner.


Md Topail
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


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