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Greek-Style Braised Lamb Shanks

Greek-Style Braised Lamb Shanks

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of Greek-Style Braised Lamb Shanks, a dish that promises to warm your heart and impress your guests. This recipe features succulent lamb shanks slow-cooked to perfection in a rich blend of aromatic spices, tender vegetables, and savory chicken broth. The result is melt-in-your-mouth meat paired with creamy Yukon Gold potatoes that soak up all the delicious sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish showcases the essence of Mediterranean cuisine while being easy to prepare.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 lamb shanks (approximately 1600g)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cup pearl onions
  • 2 celery sticks
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup red apple vinegar
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 28 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sear the lamb shanks in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned on all sides (8–10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté pearl onions, celery, and minced garlic until softened (about 5 minutes). Add red apple vinegar and scrape any browned bits from the pot.
  3. Stir in dried oregano, paprika, garlic powder, ground allspice, bay leaves, chicken broth, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
  4. Return the lamb shanks to the pot; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for approximately 150 minutes or until tender.
  5. For creamy Yukon Gold potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender; drain and mash with butter, salt, pepper, whole milk, and cream cheese.
  6. Serve lamb shanks over mashed potatoes garnished with fresh parsley.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 150 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg