Tender Lamb Shanks Braised

 

Tender Lamb Shanks Braised in a Rich, Flavorful Sauce

👉Ingredients:

◾️4 lamb shanks

◾️2 tablespoons olive oil

◾️1 onion, chopped

◾️3 cloves garlic, minced

◾️2 carrots, chopped

◾️2 celery stalks, chopped

◾️1 cup red wine

◾️2 cups beef broth

◾️1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

◾️2 tablespoons tomato paste

◾️2 teaspoons dried rosemary

◾️2 teaspoons dried thyme

◾️Salt and pepper to taste

◾️Fresh parsley, for garnish

👉Directions:

✅️Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper, then sear them in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the shanks and set aside.

✅️In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened. 

✅️Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes, then add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, rosemary, and thyme. Stir to combine.

✅️Transfer the lamb shanks to the slow cooker and pour the