CryoCove Recipe

Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks

Name: Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lamb shanks; 2 cups red wine; 2 cups beef broth; 2 carrots, chunked; 2 stalks celery, chunked; 1 onion, quartered; 4 cloves garlic, whole; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste

Fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks braised low and slow in a rich red wine, rosemary, and root vegetable sauce.

Prep

20m

Cook

180m

Total

200m

Servings

Calories

520

Macro Breakdown

Protein42g (44%)

Carbs28g (29%)

Fat26g (27%)

Diet

omnivoregluten-free

Goal

recoveryperformance

Pillar Benefits

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Ingredients

4 lamb shanks
2 cups red wine
2 cups beef broth
2 carrots, chunked
2 stalks celery, chunked
1 onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic, whole
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp tomato paste

Instructions

1
Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper. Brown in olive oil on all sides in a Dutch oven, about 8 minutes total.
2
Remove lamb. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.
3
Add tomato paste and garlic, cook 1 minute.
4
Pour in red wine and scrape up any browned bits. Add broth and rosemary.
5
Return lamb shanks to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
6
Cover and braise in a 325°F oven for 2.5-3 hours until meat is falling off the bone.
7
Serve lamb shanks with the braising vegetables and reduced sauce.

Tips

*The longer and slower you cook lamb shanks, the more tender they become.
*Prepare the day before — the flavors deepen overnight in the fridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks?

Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks has 520 calories per serving with 42g of protein. It's a great option for a healthy dinner meal.

How long does it take to make Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks?

This recipe takes 20 minutes of prep and 180 minutes of cooking, for a total of 200 minutes from start to finish.

Is Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks suitable for special diets?

Yes, this recipe is compatible with the following diets: omnivore, gluten-free. Check the full ingredient list to confirm it meets your specific needs.

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Instructions

Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper. Brown in olive oil on all sides in a Dutch oven, about 8 minutes total.

Remove lamb. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.

Add tomato paste and garlic, cook 1 minute.

Pour in red wine and scrape up any browned bits. Add broth and rosemary.

Return lamb shanks to the pot. Bring to a simmer.

Cover and braise in a 325°F oven for 2.5-3 hours until meat is falling off the bone.

Serve lamb shanks with the braising vegetables and reduced sauce.