Lamb Shank Recipe With Red Wine
Introduction
Lamb shank is a flavorful cut of meat that is perfect for slow-cooking. When paired with red wine, it becomes a rich and delicious dish that is sure to impress. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make lamb shank with red wine in a few easy steps.Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need:- 4 lamb shanks
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).2. In a large, oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper, then sear them in the pot until browned on all sides. Remove the shanks from the pot and set them aside.
4. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot and sauté until the vegetables are tender.
5. Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf, and cook for one minute.
6. Pour in the red wine and beef broth, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
7. Return the lamb shanks to the pot, making sure they are submerged in the liquid.
8. Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven. Cook for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
9. Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
10. Carefully remove the lamb shanks from the pot and set them aside.
11. Using a spoon or ladle, skim off any excess fat from the surface of the liquid.
12. Transfer the liquid to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
13. Return the pureed liquid to the pot and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened.
14. Serve the lamb shanks with the red wine sauce, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
This recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately:- Calories: 565
- Protein: 58g
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
Tips and Variations
- If you don't have an oven-safe pot, you can transfer the lamb shanks to a baking dish before putting them in the oven.
- This recipe can be made in a slow cooker instead of the oven. Simply follow steps 1-6, then transfer everything to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can whisk together 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp cold water and stir it into the sauce during step 13.
- This recipe can also be made with white wine instead of red wine.