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Braised Lamb Shanks

SUBMITTED BY: Mrs Savage      PHOTO BY: Matt

"Succulent braised lamb shanks slow cooked in a red wine, tomato and fresh basil sauce. serve with mushroom risotto and grilled zucchini."
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  3 Hrs
READY IN  3 Hrs 20 Min
SERVINGS & SCALING
Original recipe yield: 4 servings
    
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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 large white onions, chopped
  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 lemons, quartered
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Place the onions in a layer in the bottom of a Dutch oven or medium roasting pan with a lid. Arrange the lamb shanks on top of the onions. Pour the wine, balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the lamb. Place a clove of pressed garlic next to each shank, and a quarter of a lemon on each side. Pour the tomatoes over everything, then season with salt, pepper and basil.
  3. Cover and place in the preheated oven. Cook for 3 hours. Use juices from the pan to make a nice flavorful gravy.

Wine Tip

Try with a  California red wine  like Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah or Zinfandel.

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Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2006 by LISSIEBROOKS
This is so fantastic!! I loved not having to brown the shanks. I used about half the balsamic vinegar but would not change a thing otherwise!

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Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2006 by mel
This is a great recipe! A little brown sugar will also cut down the sourness. I found that this worked really well in a crock pot as well as the oven. I've also used diced leeks and zucchini on the bottom layer.

9 users found this review helpful
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Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2006 by Henrygirls
Made a wonderful valentines dinner! Based on other reviews I cut back on the balsamic vinegar. Served it with soft polenta - perfect match! I have set this recipe aside to use with company.

5 users found this review helpful


 
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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 557

  • Total Fat: 25.2g
  • Cholesterol: 86mg
  • Sodium: 1823mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 6.9g
  • Protein: 32.5g

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