Lamb Shank

Slow-cooked lamb shank braised with red wine, herbs, and vegetables for a rich and savory meal.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Lamb Shank (trimmed of excess fat)1Kg
Olive Oil (extra virgin)3Tbsp
Onion (large, chopped)2Count
Carrot (medium, peeled and chopped)3Count
Celery Stalk (chopped)3Count
Garlic (minced)4Clove
Red Wine (dry)500Milliliter
Beef Stock (low sodium)500Milliliter
Tomato Paste (concentrated)2Tbsp
Rosemary (fresh)2Stalk
Thyme (fresh)1Bunch
Bay Leaf (dried)2Count
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground, to taste)1Tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Season lamb shank with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides in the pot. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Return the lamb shank to the pot. Add beef stock, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
  8. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is tender.
  9. Remove the pot from the oven. Discard rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  10. Serve the lamb shank with the braising liquid and vegetables.

Prep

  • Thaw lamb shank in the refrigerator overnight if frozen.

Kitchen equipment

Large Ovenproof PotOven Thermometer