Braised Lamb Shanks with Colcannon Mash

Tender braised lamb served with creamy cabbage and potato mash and a zingy herb and lemon gremolata.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1147.6 kcals 9180.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 33.5 grams 268 grams
Fat 64 grams 512.2 grams
Protein 97.8 grams 782.4 grams
Cook Time
180 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
15
g
Tomato Purée
approximately 1 tbsp
Dairy
75
g
100
ml
Fruits
2
tbsp
Lemon Zest
finely grated
GrainsCereals
16
g
Plain Flour
approximately 1-2 tbsp
Liquids
375
ml
Meat
3800
g
Lamb Shanks
8 small shanks, approximately 475g each
NutsSeeds
3
clove
Garlic
crushed
2
tbsp
Rosemary
fresh, roughly chopped
2
piece
4
tbsp
Mint
fresh, finely chopped
2
tbsp
Garlic
finely chopped for gremolata
1
handful
Flat leaf Parsley
fresh leaves
1
piece
Sea Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
finely chopped
2
stick
Celery
finely chopped
2
piece
Carrot
finely chopped
1250
g
Potato
floury variety, peeled and cubed
1
head
Savoy Cabbage
washed and shredded

Steps

  • Sear seasoned lamb shanks in oil in a large casserole dish until golden-brown.
  • Sauté onions, celery, and carrots until soft, then add garlic and flour.
  • Deglaze with wine and stir in tomato purée, rosemary, bay leaf, and seasoning.
  • Return lamb to the pan, add stock, cover, and simmer gently for 3 hours.
  • Combine mint, lemon zest, parsley, and garlic for the gremolata and chill.
  • Boil potatoes until tender, steam cabbage, and warm milk with butter.
  • Mash drained potatoes with the milk mixture, stir in cabbage, and season.
  • Serve lamb shanks atop mash with sauce and a sprinkle of gremolata.