Braised Lamb Shanks
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This delicious braised lamb shanks recipe is the perfect way to impress guests and elevate your weeknight dinner. The addition of Tuttorosso Tomatoes San Marzano Style Hand Crushed Tomatoes, Tomato Paste with Sweet Basil, and pomegranate molasses creates a rich, flavorful dish that’s sure to be a hit at your table. Pair it with mashed potatoes for a complete, hearty meal.
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ingredients
- 2 large lamb shanks
- to taste Kosher salt
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 large chopped onion
- 2 medium chopped carrots
- 4 chopped celery stalks
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Tuttorosso Tomatoes Tomato Paste with Sweet Basil
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 2 cups beef broth
- 15 ounces Tuttorosso Tomatoes San Marzano Style Hand Crushed Tomatoes
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Method
Step 1
Pat the lamb shanks dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 345°F.
Step 2
Heat the avocado oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Brown the lamb shanks for 1-2 minutes on each side, then set them aside.
Step 3
In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and sauté for 4 minutes, until softened.
Step 4
Stir in Tuttorosso Tomatoes Tomato Paste with Sweet Basil and cook for another 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
Step 5
Add the pomegranate molasses and stir until well combined with the vegetables and tomato paste.
Step 6
Pour in the beef broth, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf. Stir everything together.
Step 7
Stir in the Tuttorosso Tomatoes San Marzano Style Hand Crushed Tomatoes, ensuring the mixture is well combined.
Step 8
Return the lamb shanks to the pot. Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise the lamb for 2.5 hours covered, then uncover and cook for an additional 30 minutes to brown the shanks.
Step 9
Serve the braised lamb shanks over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes, spooning the rich braising liquid over the top.