Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of apple vinegar Braised Lamb Shank with Carrots & Herbs, a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. This slow-cooked masterpiece features tender lamb shanks braised to perfection in a tangy apple vinegar sauce, accompanied by sweet carrots and fragrant herbs. Ideal for family gatherings or special occasions, this recipe combines simplicity with elegance, making it a go-to option for any home cook. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor impact, you’ll find this hearty dish to be both comforting and impressive.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lamb shanks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup apple vinegar
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté sliced onion and chopped celery until softened (about 4-5 minutes). Add minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in apple vinegar to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits. Add beef stock and thyme sprigs; bring to a simmer.
- Return lamb shanks to the pot, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 2 hours.
- After two hours, add carrot chunks and continue cooking for another 30-40 minutes until both lamb and carrots are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours and 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank with vegetables (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg