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Baked Lamb Shanks

Baked Lamb Shanks are an incredibly delicious comfort dish that impresses guests without spending the entire day in the kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 680
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces lamb shanks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine for cooking, and maybe a splash for you!
  • 14 ounces can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon dried
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • optional Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
  2. In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper, then brown them on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the shanks and set them aside.
  5. In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic for 3-5 minutes until they turn soft and aromatic.
  6. Pour in the beef broth and red wine, scraping up any bits stuck to the pan.
  7. Add the diced tomatoes and tomato paste; stir well.
  8. Mix in the chopped carrots and rosemary.
  9. Return the browned lamb shanks back into the pot, covering them with the sauce.
  10. Cover the pot with a lid or aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.
  11. Bake for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the lamb is fork-tender.
  12. Remove the pot from the oven and serve the lamb shanks with the sauce spooned over the top, garnishing with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and reheats beautifully. Also, the browning of the lamb shanks is crucial for locking in flavor. If avoiding wine, replace it with extra beef broth.