Description
Indulge in the warmth of Greek-Style Braised Lamb Shanks, a dish that transforms succulent lamb into a melt-in-your-mouth experience. This comforting recipe features tender shanks braised in a rich blend of aromatic spices and tangy red apple vinegar, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, this hearty meal pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice, making it an impressive centerpiece that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 cup pearl onions, peeled
- 2 celery sticks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup red apple vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground all spice
- 2 cinnamon sticks (or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 28 oz jar or can of tomato sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 – 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup plain cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides (5–7 minutes). Remove from pot.
- Sauté pearl onions, celery, and garlic in the same pot until soft (3–5 minutes).
- Deglaze with red apple vinegar, scraping up browned bits.
- Return lamb shanks to the pot; add spices, chicken broth, and tomato sauce. Stir well.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and braise on low heat for about 150 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, boil Yukon gold potatoes until fork-tender; drain and return to the pot.
- In another saucepan, melt butter; mix in salt, pepper, milk, and cream cheese until smooth. Combine with potatoes.
- Serve lamb shanks hot garnished with fresh parsley alongside creamy mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank with sauce and 1 cup mashed potatoes (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg