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greek style slow cooked lamb shanks on a plate

Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks Greek Style

Enjoy tender, slow-cooked lamb shanks in a rich red wine sauce with spices and vegetables. A cosy dinner with deep, comforting flavours.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6
Calories 547 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 lamb shanks around 400 grams each
  • ¼ cup olive oil enough to cover bottom of pan
  • 5 potatoes quartered
  • 3 onions diced
  • 1 whole garlic bulb minced or finely chopped
  • 4 carrits thickly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 800 grams diced tomatoes i prefer diced not crushed for this recipe
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 cup beef stock can substitute with water
  • 10 grams fresh rosemary
  • 3 bay leaves
  • salt, pepper, oregano, thyme to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown lamb shanks on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  • In the same pot, sauté potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic for a few minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, cinnamon, allspice, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes to blend flavours.
  • Add the red wine, diced tomatoes, and enough water or beef stock to just cover the vegetables. Give everything a good mix to combine.
  • Return the lamb shanks to the pot and arrange them evenly over the vegetables. Add rosemary and bay leaves.
  • Bring the pot to a boil on the stovetop. Once boiling, cover and transfer to a preheated oven at 175°C (fan-forced) for 2 hours.
  • Remove the pot from the oven, uncover, turn the lamb shanks, and return to the oven for another 30 minutes, uncovered.
  • Once the lamb is tender, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Give a gentle mix and allow the sauce to thicken.
  • Serve the lamb shanks and vegetables on individual plates. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for added colour and flavour, if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 547kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 46gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 324mgPotassium: 1841mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 7090IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 7mg
Keyword braised lamb shanks, greek lamb shanks, slow cooked lamb shanks
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