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DinnerBraised lamb shanks
A classic braised lamb shank served over rice or mashed potatoes.
Dave MagoloffIngredients
- 2 Lamb shanks
- 1 Onion
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Carrots
- 2 cups Red wine
- 1 can Chicken broth
- 1 can Crushed tomatos
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 tsp Salt and pepper
- 3 Bay leaves
- 3 sprigs Thyme
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- 1Season lamb with salt and pepper. Sear in cast enamel pan on all sides. Remove
- 2Dice carrots, garlic and onion. Add oil to same pot and saute about 5 mins
- 3Add wine, broth, tomatos and tomato paste to pot. Add bay leaves and thyme and then the lamb. Once boils reduce heat and simmer 2 1/2 hours
- 4Remove herbs from sauce. Take lamb out of pot and use immersion blender to blend the sauce
- 5Serve over rice or mashed potatos
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Preheat the Pot
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Low and Slow
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Use the Lid
The heavy lid traps moisture and heat for self-basting magic.
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