Nana’s Mutton Shank Casserole

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 6
Delicious Nana’s Mutton Shank Casserole recipe for a warm, hearty meal
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Prep

20 min

Cook

3 hrs

Ready In

3 hrs 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 mutton shanks , cut in half
1 beef stock cube
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup red wine
water
olive oil
potato ( as many as you like )
3 large onions
2 -3 stalks celery
salt and pepper
1 cup frozen peas ( and or beans )
3 carrots , sliced
1 medium sized parsnip , sliced
1 lemon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
449
Sugar
7g
Fat
23g
Nana’s Mutton Shank Casserole is a recipe that has been passed down through generations in many families. This dish is often made on special occasions as it takes time and effort to prepare. The mutton is slowly baked with fragrant herbs and spices, filling the house with an amazing aroma. This is a dish that is perfect for sharing with loved ones gathered around the table. With a rich broth and tender meat, this casserole warms the soul and satisfies your hunger.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325 F (160 C).
2.In a bowl, mix together flour, salt, and pepper. Coat mutton shanks in the flour mixture.
3.Heat olive oil in a large casserole dish or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the mutton shanks on all sides, then remove and set aside.
4.In the same casserole dish, sauté the onions and celery until softened.
5.Add the beef stock cube, red wine, soy sauce, and water to the casserole dish. Bring to a boil and scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
6.Add the mutton shanks back to the dish. Add the sliced potatoes, carrots, parsnip, frozen peas or beans, bay leaves, sage, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, ground ginger, and the juice of one lemon.
7.Cover and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 2-3 hours until the mutton is tender and falling off the bone. Serve hot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

PROS

Nana’s Mutton Shank Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish that is perfect for cold days.

The long cooking time allows the flavors to develop and the meat becomes incredibly tender, falling off the bone.

This dish can be made in advance and leftovers can be frozen for an easy meal later on.

CONS

This dish takes several hours to cook, so it requires planning ahead.

Mutton can be a less common and more expensive meat than other options, which may make this dish less accessible.

This recipe requires a large casserole dish or Dutch oven, which may not be available to every home cook.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mutton is a rich source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12.
The vegetables in this recipe provide important vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium.
Cooking the mutton with bones also adds important nutrients such as calcium and magnesium to the dish.

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