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Braised Lamb Shanks with Couscous
Tender lamb shanks slow-cooked in a rich, cajun-spiced broth, served with fluffy couscous and a side of steamed vegetables. This hearty, comforting dish is a staple of French cuisine.
⏱195 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●4-6 shanks lamb shanksbone-in
- ●1 cup couscousuncooked
- ●2 tbsp cajun seasoningadjust to taste
- ●2 tbsp olive oilfor browning
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 cups beef brothlow-sodium
- ●1 cup red winedry
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the lamb shanks with cajun seasoning.
- 3
Heat 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
Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add beef broth and red wine to the pot, scraping up any browned bits.
- 7
Cover the pot and transfer to the preheated oven.
- 8
Braise the lamb shanks for 2-3 hours, or until tender.
- 9
Cook couscous according to package instructions.
- 10
Serve the lamb shanks with steamed vegetables and a side of couscous.