Three best recipes using lamb shanks

 Enjoy succulent lamb shanks slow-cooked in your favorite sauce or spices for an unforgettable meal. The delicious and hearty cut of meat is perfect for wintertime cooking. 

From traditional to modern recipes, this article’s got the 3 best ones for using lamb shanks. So let’s dig deep!

Slow-Cooked Moroccan Lamb Shanks

Ingredients

●       4 lamb shanks

●       1 onion, diced

●       3 cloves garlic, minced

●       1 teaspoon cumin

●       1 teaspoon smoked paprika

●       1 teaspoon cinnamon

●       1/2 teaspoon turmeric

●       1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

●       1 (15-ounce) can of crushed tomatoes

●       1 cup chicken stock

●       2 tablespoons honey

●       2 tablespoons olive oil

●       1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

●       1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

●       Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

●       3/4 cup raisins

Directions

●       Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper

●       Brown lamb shanks in a skillet

●       Saute onion and garlic

●       Add cumin-smoked paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, coriander, tomatoes, chicken stock, honey, and olive oil.

●       Return lamb shanks to skillet and simmer for 3-4 hours or pressure cook for 60 minutes.

●       Garnish with parsley before serving. 

Braised Lamb Shanks with Root Vegetables

Ingredients

●       4 lamb shanks

●       2 tablespoons olive oil

●       1 onion, diced

●       3 celery stalks, diced

●       3 carrots, peeled and diced

●       3 cloves garlic, minced

●       2 cups beef broth

●       1/4 cup red wine (optional)

●       1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

●       1 bay leaf

●       Salt and pepper to taste

●       2 potatoes, peeled and cubed

●       2 parsnips, peeled and cubed

Directions

●       Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

●       Heat Dutch oven, add olive oil and brown lamb shanks

●       Add vegetables and cook for 10 minutes

●       Pour in broth and wine, add herbs and seasonings

●       Simmer, cover, and bake for 90 minutes or until meat is tender. 

Greek-Style Lamb Shanks with Oregano and Lemon

Ingredients 

●       4 lamb shanks

●       1 tablespoon olive oil

●       1 onion, diced

●       2 cloves garlic, minced

●       1 teaspoon dried oregano

●       1/2 cup dry white wine

●       1/2 cup chicken stock

●       Juice of 1 lemon

●       Salt and pepper to taste

 Directions

●       Heat oil in a pot or Dutch oven

●       Add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened

●       Add lamb shanks and oregano, and cook until browned

●       Add wine, chicken stock, and lemon juice

●       Season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer

●       Cook for 2-3 hours or until lamb is tender

●       Serve over pasta or rice 

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