Description
Savory Red Wine Mint Lamb Shanks is a flavorful dish featuring tender lamb shanks braised in a rich red wine and herb sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lamb shanks (about 1.5 pounds each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups red wine (preferably a dry variety)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper, then brown them on all sides in the hot oil. Remove the shanks and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the beef broth, chopped mint, rosemary, thyme, carrots, celery, tomato paste, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- Return the lamb shanks to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid. Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the lamb is tender and falling off the bone. Check occasionally and add more broth or water if needed to keep the shanks submerged.
- Once done, remove the pot from the oven. Discard the bay leaf and skim off any excess fat from the surface. Garnish with additional chopped mint before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider marinating the lamb shanks in the red wine and herbs for a few hours or overnight before cooking.
- Serve the lamb shanks over creamy mashed potatoes or polenta to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 to 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shank
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg