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Braised Lamb Shanks

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I thought with it being the beginning of March and all, I thought I’d start diving head first into recipes that make me happy that Spring is rapidly approaching. What I first think of when Spring is just around the corner is Easter. Now let me trace back a second. I am not religious by any means, but I do have a fond love and memory of how I grew up and of the traditions some of these holidays held and still hold for me. With that being said, Easter has always been a time of togetherness for my family, and I always look forward to the delectable treats it has to offer. I feel that the time around Easter is kind of like the last hurrah for comforting foods, like these braised lamb shanks, and the beginning of recipes like deviled eggs, barbecue and strawberry lemonade. I like when these two worlds collide, so up first on the Easter brunch/dinner menu: these braised lamb shanks and all of their delicious robust flavor!

(Easter) Braised Lamb Shanks with Carrots and Potatoes perfect for Sunday dinner or brunch! | www.cookingandbeer.com

Lamb is one of my favorite ingredients to work with, and I love the simplicity that comes with braising shanks. With a Moroccan twist and a comforting feeling, this recipe is a go-to recipe for a lazy Sunday or an Easter brunch. It is so packed full of flavor, and it doesn’t get much simpler.

A large, oven-safe dutch oven will be the vessel you use. Heat a couple of tablespoons of oil and brown your shanks on all sides. You will then transfer them to a plate while you saute some onion, garlic and essential warming seasonings and spices. Add some San Marzano tomatoes, chicken broth, potatoes and carrots to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce this lovely pan of scrumptiousness to a simmer and then remove from heat. Transfer the shanks back to the pot and cover. Place in a preheated 300 degree F oven and just let it go. It’s going to braise for a good 3 hours. At this point you can basically pull the pot from the oven and serve! What’s not to love?

Pair these braised lamb shanks with something robust, like a stout! Recipe is below! Have a great Monday everyone!

(Easter) Braised Lamb Shanks with Carrots and Potatoes perfect for Sunday dinner or brunch! | www.cookingandbeer.com


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(Easter) Braised Lamb Shanks

Servings:

6 -8

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 pounds lamb shanks about 4-5 lamb shanks
  • 2 yellow onions chopped
  • 5 cloves of garlic finely minced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground caraway
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1 28- ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes drained
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes quartered
  • 1 pound carrots peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F.
  • In a large, oven-safe dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the lamb shanks and brown in batches, for about 3-5 minutes on each side. With a pair of tongs, remove the lamb shanks and transfer them to a plate.
  • Add the onions to the dutch oven. Saute for about 8 minutes or until tender and then add the garlic. Cook for an additional minute. Add the cinnamon sticks, bay leaf, brown sugar, chili powder, turmeric, cumin and caraway. Cook for 2-3 minute stirring frequently. Season with a generous amount of salt and black pepper and then add the tomatoes, chicken broth, potatoes and carrots. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes and then remove from heat. Add the lamb shanks back to the dutch oven, cover and roast for 2 1/2 - 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  • Remove the cinnamon sticks and bay leaf. Serve warm, garnished with parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

Leftover lamb shank meat is perfect the next day for lunch, served on rolls and a slice of melted havarti cheese!

(Easter) Braised Lamb Shanks with Carrots and Potatoes perfect for Sunday dinner or brunch! | www.cookingandbeer.com

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Justine

I’m the voice, author, creator, and photographer behind Cooking and Beer. We started things about 10 years ago and Cooking and Beer has morphed and grown into what it is today: providing hundreds of recipes to thousands of people.

16 Responses

  1. This dish looks fantastic, Justine! I’ve never made lamb shanks before, so I think I’ve found the perfect recipe to test out! Pinned!

  2. This is the perfect spring recipe. I love how this lamb shank looks so perfectly moist and tender!

  3. I love lamb, but I don’t know that I’ve ever cooked it. Need to change that! This looks fantastic!

  4. Justine I love such meals where there is almost no hands on work and everything get cooked slowly in a pot like magic! Well I agree with you with Easter being the end of comforting meals and then we are all over salads, ice crems, lemonades and everything summery and light!

  5. Braised lamb is my favorite and my mom makes a similar one for Easter brunch. Yours looks fantastic Justine! And I love the idea of serving it on rolls with a slice of cheese :)

  6. What if you just want to just braise the lamb without the other stuff? How would I do that? I’m not fond
    of all the other ingredients.

    1. Hi Tina. You don’t have to include the other ingredients, but eliminating them will take away some of the flavor of the braising liquid, so keep this in mind if you decide to get rid of them. Follow the recipe as is, but make sure you still use the liquid (in this case chicken broth). You can’t braise without the liquid base. Hope this helps. If the spices are too much, you can just season with salt and pepper, but it will alter the taste of the recipe. Thanks!

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Hello! I'm Justine.

I’m a blogger and web developer from the beautiful state of Oklahoma, where my loving husband, two adorable kids, and two mischievous dogs keep me on my toes 24/7. My idea of heaven includes endless summer days, getting lost in a good book, and whipping up some delicious homemade bread.

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