Braised Lamb Shanks in Red Wine Sauce

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🍽 Dish Name: Braised Lamb Shanks in Red Wine Sauce

📝 Ingredients:

  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Sear the Lamb:
    Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper, then sear them on all sides until browned (about 10 minutes). Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables:
    In the same pot, add the onions, carrots, and garlic. Cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, and cinnamon, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Add Liquids:
    Pour in the red wine and broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the bay leaves and rosemary, then return the lamb shanks to the pot.
  4. Slow Cooking:
    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours until the lamb is tender and falling off the bone. Stir occasionally and add more broth if needed.
  5. Serve:
    Serve the lamb shanks over mashed potatoes or couscous, spooning the rich red wine sauce over the top.

✨ Tip: For even deeper flavors, let the lamb marinate in the red wine and spices for a few hours before cooking.