Stout-Braised Lamb Shanks

Stout-Braised Lamb Shanks
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    2 hrs 25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 50 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    138

Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of our Stout-Braised Lamb Shanks, a culinary masterpiece that elevates the humble lamb shank to new heights. Slowly braised in a dark, malty stout, these shanks become incredibly tender, infused with a deep, savory flavor that's perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    16 g
  • Cholesterol
    89 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    30 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    544 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
10 mins

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large, wide pot over medium-high heat until oil begins to smoke. Sear lamb shanks in hot oil on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove lamb shanks and set aside. Drain excess grease.

02

Step
5 mins

Add onion and garlic to the Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir until onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrots, celery, and tomato paste; cook for 5 minutes more.

03

Step
0 mins

Return lamb shanks to the Dutch oven and pour in broth and stout beer. Use kitchen twine to tie together thyme, parsley, and bay leaf into a secure bundle; add to lamb shanks. Bring to a boil.

04

Step
2 hrs

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lamb is tender and nearly falls off the bone, 2 to 3 hours. Stir in rosemary sprig and season with salt and pepper during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove rosemary sprig and herb bundle before serving.

For an even deeper flavor, marinate the lamb shanks in stout beer overnight before searing.
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious braising liquid.
If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, parsley, and rosemary.
A dry stout like Guinness works best in this recipe, but you can also use a porter for a slightly sweeter flavor.

Charity Glover

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 46 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Garry Dicki

    Easy to follow instructions and a fantastic result. Highly recommend!

  • Diana Rennerdonnelly

    I added some mushrooms to the braising liquid and it was a wonderful addition.

  • Jeanie Leffler

    My family loved this! The lamb was falling off the bone and the sauce was so rich and delicious.

  • Nathaniel Bins

    The stout adds such a unique and delicious flavor to the lamb. I will definitely be making this again.

  • Adriel Sporer

    This recipe is amazing! The lamb was so tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful.

  • Delpha Christiansen

    I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a showstopper.

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