Red Wine and Herb Lamb Shanks

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 0
Red Wine and Herb Lamb Shanks with Beef Stock
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

3 hours 30 min

Ready In

3 hours 50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 lamb shanks
2 leeks ( trimmed and sliced )
1 onion ( brown , sliced )
6 garlic cloves
6 sprigs thyme
6 sprigs oregano
2 tablespoons plain flour
2 cups red wine
4 cups beef stock

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
725
Sugar
1g
Fat
53g
Red Wine and Herb Lamb Shanks with Beef Stock is a hearty and flavorful dish loved by meat lovers. This dish is an elevated version of a classic lamb shank recipe, with the addition of red wine and herbs that give the dish an intense flavor and fragrance. Slow-cooked lamb shanks in a rich tomato-based sauce is a very popular dish, and this recipe takes it up a notch. The lamb meat is cooked until it is tender and falls off the bone, the taste is rich and satisfying, and the herbs and red wine give it an extra depth of flavor. It is perfect to be served with a side of mashed potatoes or bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 170C/325F.
2.Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
3.In a large dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
4.Add lamb shanks and brown them on all sides until well-seared.
5.Set lamb shanks aside and add the leeks, onions, garlic, thyme, and oregano to the dutch oven, sautéing for 8-10 minutes.
6.Add flour and stir for a minute.
7.Add red wine slowly and then beef stock.
8.Return lamb shanks to the dutch oven, spooning some sauce over them.
9.Cover and transfer to the oven.
10.Bake for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls off the bone. Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This dish is packed with flavor and incredibly satisfying.

The lamb shanks are slow-cooked to perfection, and the red wine and herb sauce is rich and delicious.

It is a perfect meal for cozy winter nights or to impress guests.

CONS

Lamb shanks are high in fat, calories, and cholesterol, so it should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb contains high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals. Red wine is loaded with antioxidants, which help to protect your cells from damage and have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Oregano and thyme are both rich in vitamins and minerals and have been linked to boosting the immune system. However, this dish is high in calories and fats due to lamb shanks, so it is best to enjoy it as an occasional treat or balance it with low-fat sides.

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