Greek-Style Braised Lamb Shanks
A comforting dish of lamb shanks braised with red wine, olives, and aromatic herbs, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Total Time: 170 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Sear the lamb shanks on all sides until browned in a large Dutch oven.
- Sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until softened.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping the bottom to release flavors.
- Combine the broth, olives, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Immense the lamb shanks in the sauce, ensuring they’re partially submerged.
- Braise in the oven for about 2 to 2.5 hours until tender.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Notes
For a thicker sauce, simmer it uncovered after removing the lamb shanks. Consider adding a pinch of cinnamon for a twist or using capers instead of olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 0mg