Italian Braised Lamb Shanks
Fall-off-the-bone tender lamb shanks in a rich and hearty Italian-inspired sauce. Perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- ●4 Lamb shanks
- ●2 tablespoons Olive oil
- ●1 large Onion
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1 cup Hearty red wine
- ●1 cup Chicken broth
- ●2 teaspoons Rogan josh spice blend
- ●2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- ●1 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the lamb shanks with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the lamb shanks until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside.
- 6
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the red wine and chicken broth to the pot, scraping up any browned bits.
- 8
Add the rogan josh spice blend and tomato paste to the pot.
- 9
Return the lamb shanks to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 10
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and braise for 2 1/2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- 11
Serve the lamb shanks with the rich and flavorful sauce spooned over the top.