Braised Lamb Shanks

Succulent braised lamb shanks slow cooked in a red wine, tomato, and fresh basil sauce. Serve with mushroom risotto and grilled zucchini.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 572 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 lemons, quartered
• 2 cups dry red wine
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 4 lamb shanks
• 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
• 2 large white onions, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place the onions in a layer in the bottom of a Dutch oven or medium roasting pan with a lid. Arrange the lamb shanks on top of the onions. Pour the wine, balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the lamb. Place a clove of pressed garlic next to each shank, and a quarter of a lemon on each side. Pour the tomatoes over everything, then season with salt, pepper and basil.

Step 3

Cover and place in the preheated oven. Cook for 3 hours. Use juices from the pan to make a nice flavorful gravy.