This recipe for lamb shanks in the oven is simply gorgeous because it’s so comforting. The meat is slow-cooked in a generous amount of red wine. Preparation is easy too — it goes from the stovetop to the oven. This is best served with the pan juices poured over creamy mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, risotto, or even soft polenta.
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- 4 (1 pound) lamb shanks
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 onions, cut into chunks
- 1 leek, halved and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 12 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 ½ cups red wine
- 1 pinch sea salt to taste
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a heavy, metal roasting pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Toss shanks with flour to coat well; then shake off excess. Sear shanks in hot oil until well browned on all sides, then remove from the pan and set aside.
Step 3
Add celery, carrots, onion, leek, and garlic to the roasting pan. Cook until softened and lightly browned, stirring constantly; about 5 minutes. Season with bay leaf, peppercorns, thyme, and rosemary. Pour in chicken stock and red wine, increase heat to high, and bring to a simmer. Season to taste with salt. Place the lamb shanks on top of the vegetables.
Step 4
Cover the roasting pan tightly with heavy aluminum foil and place into the preheated oven. Bake gently until meat is tender and falls off the bone, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Step 5
Remove bay leaf and herb stems before serving shanks with vegetables and sauce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 824 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat41g | 53% |
Saturated Fat9g | 44% |
Cholesterol173mg | 58% |
Sodium793mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate35g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 13% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein61g | |
Vitamin C13mg | 65% |
Calcium103mg | 8% |
Iron8mg | 43% |
Potassium1191mg | 25% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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