Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe
Learn how to prepare Braised Lamb Shanks using lamb shanks, thyme sprig, red wine, chicken stock, olive oil, and assorted vegetables. Below is a simple recipe guide.
Recipes by Finechef 
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
120 min
Serving
8
Difficulty
Easy
Cooking Preparation (Mise-en-place)
Assemble all the Braised Lamb Shanks recipe ingredients on the preparation table.
- Chop the carrots, onions, leek and celery sticks.
- Prepare the chicken stock.
- Place the necessary cooking equipment nearby.
How to prepare Braised Lamb Shanks
Follow the steps below to the end.
Ingredients
- 750ml- red wine
- 1ltr- chicken stock
- 4- celery sticks
- 4- onions
- olive oil
- 2- thyme spring
- 2- rosemary spring
- 8- lamb shanks
- 2- garlic heads
- 2- bay leaves
- 2- leeks
- 4- carrots
Nutritional Information
- Protein: 98.3g
- Sodium: 0.3g
- Sat fat: 7.4g
- Energy: 3098kJ
- Fibre: 4.0g
- Sugar: 8.1g
- Cals: 742kcal
- Carb: 10.5g
- Fat: 24.2g
Directions
1. Prepare the lamb.
Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
2. Brown the shanks.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot and brown the shanks on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the vegetables.
In the same pot, cook the chopped carrots, onions, leeks, celery, and garlic until softened.
4. Add the liquids and herbs.
Pour in the red wine and allow it to simmer for a few minutes. Add chicken stock, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
5. Braise the lamb.
Return the lamb shanks to the pot. Cover and simmer gently until the meat is tender.
6. Finish the dish.
Remove the herbs and adjust seasoning.
7. Serve.
Serve hot with the sauce and vegetables spooned over the lamb shanks.
