Description
A comforting and hearty dish featuring tender lamb shanks braised in a rich red wine sauce, served atop creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for special occasions or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Lamb Shank:
- 2 lamb shanks
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Lamb Shanks: In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium-high heat. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper. Brown them on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the shanks and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Deglaze with Red Wine: Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Allow the wine to reduce by half, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Broth and Lamb: Return the lamb shanks to the pot and add the beef broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Braise the Lamb: Cover the pot and let the lamb shanks simmer on low heat for about 2 hours, or until they are tender and falling off the bone. Check occasionally and add more broth if necessary.
- Prepare the Mashed Potatoes: While the lamb shanks are cooking, peel and chop the potatoes. Boil them in salted water until soft, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- Mash and Cream: Add butter and heavy cream to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Once the lamb shanks are tender, serve them on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes, spooning the braising liquid over the top.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use a good quality red wine.
- You can prepare the lamb shanks a day in advance; they often taste better the next day as the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank with mashed potatoes
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg