Description
Succulent Stout-Braised Lamb Shanks with Aromatic Vegetables are a must-try dish that combines tender lamb with rich flavors from stout beer and aromatic vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lamb shanks (about 1.5 pounds each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup stout beer (such as Guinness)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a large, oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper, then sear them in the pot until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the shanks and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the stout beer, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Bring to a simmer and let it reduce for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Return the lamb shanks to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
- Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
- Once done, remove the pot from the oven. Discard the bay leaves and skim any excess fat from the surface.
- Serve the lamb shanks with the braising liquid and vegetables spooned over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of brown sugar or honey to the braising liquid.
- Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 to 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shank with vegetables
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg