Christmas Braised Lamb Shanks with Herb Infusion

🍖 Christmas Braised Lamb Shanks with Herb Infusion 🌿

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 2.5 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes

Calories: 450 kcal

👉Ingredients:

◾ Lamb & Meat:

4 lamb shanks

2 tbsp olive oil

◾ Vegetables:

2 onions, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 carrot, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

◾ Broth & Sauce:

1 cup beef broth (plus extra if needed)

2 cups beef broth

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

2 tbsp tomato paste

◾ Herbs & Seasoning:

1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

👉Instructions

🔹 Preheat Oven:

▶️ Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

🔹 Brown the Lamb Shanks:

▶️ Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper.

▶️ Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof pot over medium-high heat.

▶️ Brown lamb shanks on all sides.

▶️ Remove and set aside.

🔹 Sauté Vegetables:

▶️ In the same pot, add onions, garlic, carrot, and celery.

▶️ Sauté until softened.

🔹 Deglaze & Prepare Sauce:

▶️ Add 1 cup beef broth to deglaze, scraping browned bits.

▶️ Stir in remaining 2 cups broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary.

▶️ Bring to a simmer.

🔹 Braise in Oven:

✅ Return lamb shanks to the pot.

✅ Cover and transfer to the oven.

✅ Braise for 2–2.5 hours until meat is tender and falls off the bone.

🔹 Serve:

✅ Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

✅ Serve hot with your favorite sides.

💡 Tip: For extra festive flair, garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and roasted vegetables.

🔥 Intro for engagement:

Celebrate this Christmas with tender, flavorful lamb shanks infused with fresh herbs. 🌿🍖 Perfect for holiday dinners that impress family and friends!