Description
Indulge in the succulent flavors of apple vinegar Lamb Shanks with Garlic & Onions—a dish that epitomizes comfort food at its finest. These tender lamb shanks are slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the rich sauce infused with tangy apple vinegar, aromatic garlic, and savory onions to meld beautifully. Ideal for gatherings or cozy family dinners, this recipe is simple yet gourmet, ensuring impressive results every time. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and delight in the warmth and satisfaction this dish brings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups apple vinegar
- 2 cups beef stock
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs rosemary
Instructions
- Season lamb shanks generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the shanks on all sides until browned. Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add tomato paste; stir well and cook for an additional minute.
- Deglaze with apple vinegar, scraping up browned bits from the pot.
- Return lamb shanks to pot, add beef stock, thyme, and rosemary; bring to a simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; slow-cook for 2-3 hours until fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg