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Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks

Delicious and tender lamb shanks braised with rosemary, red wine, and tomatoes.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 lamb shanks
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Brown lamb shanks on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
  5. Pour in beef broth and red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  6. Add rosemary, bay leaves, and diced tomatoes. Return lamb shanks to the pot.
  7. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook for 2 ½ hours, or until lamb is tender.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Braised, Lamb, Rosemary
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