Braised Italian Lamb With Mushrooms from Olive Magazine April 10

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Braised Italian Lamb With Mushrooms Recipe from Olive Magazine
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

2h 15 min

Ready In

2h 35 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lamb shanks
2 tablespoons olive oil
400 g chopped tomatoes ( tinned )
200 ml red wine
750 ml lamb stock ( to just cover )
2 sprigs thyme
140 g sliced mixed mushrooms
20 g butter
1 garlic clove , crushed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
728
Sugar
12g
Fat
41g
This recipe is a classic Italian dish that's perfect for any special occasion or hearty meal. The lamb shanks are slowly cooked in a rich tomato and red wine sauce until they're melt-in-your-mouth tender. The addition of mixed mushrooms adds an earthy and savory element to the dish. This is a comforting and delicious meal that's sure to impress your family and friends.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan)/180°C/gas 4. Season the lamb shanks.
2.Heat the olive oil in a casserole dish over a high heat and brown the shanks on all sides.
3.Remove the shanks and set them aside. Add the chopped tomatoes, red wine, lamb stock and thyme to the dish. Let the mixture come to a simmer.
4.Return the shanks to the dish and cover with a lid. Bake in the oven for around 2 hours.
5.Meanwhile, sauté the mixed mushrooms in butter and garlic until soft.
6.Remove the thyme sprigs from the casserole and add the mushrooms to the dish. Place the lid back on and cook for another 15 minutes.
7.Serve the lamb shanks with the mushroom and tomato sauce.

PROS

This braised lamb is a delicious and hearty main course.
The meat is melt-in-your-mouth tender and the sauce is rich and flavourful.

It’s a perfect meal for a cold and dreary day.

CONS

This recipe takes a bit of time and effort to prepare, but the end result is well worth it.

Lamb shanks can be relatively expensive and might not be easily available in some regions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is a rich source of protein and is also high in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
Mushrooms are low in fat and calories and are a good source of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
However, this dish is quite high in sodium, so it should be consumed in moderation, especially if you have high blood pressure.

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