Braised Lamb Shanks with Herb Infusion

Ingredients:

• 4 lamb shanks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup beef broth (additional for sauce if needed)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
3. In a large oven proof pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the lamb shanks on all sides.
4. Remove the shanks and set aside.
5. In the same pot, add onions, garlic, carrot, and celery.
6. Sauté until softened.
7. Add 1 cup of beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
8. Stir in another 2 cups of beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary.
9. Bring to a simmer.
10. Return the lamb shanks to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven.
11. Braise in the oven for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
12. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 2.5 hours | Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 4 servings