Braised Lamb Shanks With Guinness & Barley

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 0
Braised Lamb Shanks With Guinness & Barley - A Hearty and Delicious Meal
in Stew

Prep

30 min

Cook

3.5 hours

Ready In

4 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons flour
salt & pepper
4 lamb shanks
1 tablespoon oil
400 g mixed vegetables , raw
440 ml Guinness stout
405 g diced tomatoes with basil and oregano
1 1/2 cups beef stock
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup pearl barley
2 tablespoons parsley , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
726
Sugar
7g
Fat
31g
Braised lamb shanks with Guinness and barley is a classic Irish dish that's perfect for a cozy dinner on a cold day. It's a hearty stew made with lamb shanks, vegetables, and pearl barley simmered in a rich and flavorful broth made with Guinness beer. The dish is packed with savory flavors and has a nice texture that comes from the tender lamb shanks and chewy barley. Braising the lamb shanks takes a bit of time, but the result is worth the effort. Serve it with crusty bread and a glass of red wine for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 160°C.
2.In a plastic bag, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Put a lamb shank in the bag, shake, and then remove. Repeat with remaining lamb shanks. Set aside remaining flour mixture.
3.In a frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add lamb shanks and cook until browned on all sides.
4.In a large casserole dish, layer mixed vegetables, then top with lamb shanks.
5.In a mixing bowl, combine Guinness, diced tomatoes, beef stock, and water. Add reserved flour mixture and mix well. Pour over the lamb shanks.
6.Cover with a lid and bake in the oven for 2 hours.
7.Stir in the pearl barley. Bake for an additional hour or until the lamb and barley are tender.
8.Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

PROS

This is a hearty and flavorful meal that can feed a crowd.
The lamb shanks are tender and the pearl barley gives the dish a nice, chewy texture.
The Guinness and vegetables add a complex depth of flavor to the stew.

It’s a one-dish meal, making cleanup easy.

CONS

Braising lamb shanks takes time and effort, so this is not a quick and easy recipe.
It does require a bit of planning ahead.

Also, lamb can be expensive, so this is not a budget-friendly meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein, iron, and fiber. The pearl barley is a good source of complex carbohydrates and helps keep you feeling full. The vegetables provide a range of vitamins and minerals.
However, this dish is also high in fat and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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