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Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks

A hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb shanks on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook until softened.
  5. Pour in the beef broth and red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  6. Return the lamb shanks to the pot. Add the rosemary and thyme sprigs.
  7. Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  8. Remove the pot from the oven. Discard the rosemary and thyme sprigs. Serve the lamb shanks with the sauce spooned over the top.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Braised, Lamb, Rosemary
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