Heavenly Lamb Shanks
These tender lamb shanks made in the oven are slow-cooked with hearty vegetables and wine for a comforting, easy dish with simple to follow steps.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Heat olive oil in a heavy, metal roasting pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Toss shanks with flour to coat well; then shake off excess. Sear shanks in hot oil until well browned on all sides, then remove from the pan and set aside.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Add celery, carrots, onion, leek, and garlic to the roasting pan. Cook until softened and lightly browned, stirring constantly; about 5 minutes. Season with bay leaf, peppercorns, thyme, and rosemary. Pour in chicken stock and red wine, increase heat to high, and bring to a simmer. Season to taste with salt. Place the lamb shanks on top of the vegetables.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Cover the roasting pan tightly with heavy aluminum foil and place into the preheated oven. Bake gently until meat is tender and falls off the bone, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove bay leaf and herb stems before serving shanks with vegetables and sauce.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (4 servings total)