Lamb Shanks
Enjoy Our mouthwatering Lamb Shanks recipe with mashed potatoes.
Ingredients :
- 4large lamb shanks
- 3tbsp olive oil
- 4tbsp butter, divided.
- 2onions, chopped
- 2large carrots, peeled and finely chopped
- 4cloves garlic, minced
- 2tbsp tomato paste
- 2cups beef broth
- 1can tomato sauce
- 3sprigs rosemary
- 1cup re wine / Rietvallei Shiraz
- Mashed potatoes, for serving
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°c. Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven heat oil to medium-high. Add lamb and cook so you can a golden color on all sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove lamb and place on plate for later.
- Using the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots and garlic and cook until soft, then add tomato paste and stir until vegetables are coated.
- Add the broth and tomato sauce, then return lamb shanks to pot. Add rosemary, cover the pot and transfer to oven. Cook until lamb shanks are completely tender, 2 ½ hours.
- Remove lamb from pot and set aside for now.
- Return pot to the stove over medium heat. Add wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve lamb with mashed potatoes and spoon sauce on top. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
