Braised Lamb Shanks

Ingredients

• 4 lamb shanks
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 cups beef or lamb stock
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. Season & Sear: Season shanks. Brown all sides in oil, set aside.
2. Sauté Veggies: Cook onion, carrots, celery until softened. Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
3. Deglaze & Braise: Pour wine, scrape browned bits. Return shanks, add stock, herbs. Cover.
4. Cook: Braise at 325°F for 2.5–3 hours until tender.
5. Finish: Strain sauce, reduce to thicken. Serve over polenta or mashed potatoes.