Lamb Fore Shanks with English Vegetables

Slow-cooked lamb shanks in a rich red wine sauce served with boiled and pan-fried seasonal root vegetables and fresh parsley.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 526.1 kcals 3156.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 18.8 grams 112.5 grams
Fat 26.4 grams 158.2 grams
Protein 36.4 grams 218.4 grams
Cook Time
150 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tablespoon
Dairy
15
g
Butter
a knob
GrainsCereals
1
tablespoon
Plain Flour
rounded tablespoon
Liquids
300
ml
Meat
1.2
kg
Lamb Fore Shanks
6 portions of 200g each
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
tablespoon
1
serving
1
serving
Black Pepper
freshly ground
2
tablespoon
Parsley
chopped, to garnish
OilsFats
3
tablespoon
Oil
divided use
Vegetables
2
piece
Onions
sliced
250
g
Baby Carrots
cut in half lengthways if large
250
g
Parsnips
cut into batons
250
g
Baby Turnips
cut in half lengthways if large

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 160°C.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a flameproof casserole and brown lamb shanks for 6 minutes until golden.
  • Remove lamb, add remaining oil, and fry sliced onion and garlic for 4 minutes until soft.
  • Whisk flour and wine into a smooth paste in a bowl.
  • Add stock to the onions, stir in the wine paste, and bring to the boil.
  • Stir in redcurrant jelly and chopped rosemary until the sauce thickens.
  • Return lamb to the pan, season, cover, and bake for 2 hours until tender.
  • Boil carrots, parsnips, and turnips in salted water for 10 minutes, then drain.
  • Stir one third of the vegetables into the lamb casserole.
  • Fry the remaining vegetables in butter for 5 minutes until browned and season.
  • Serve lamb with sauce, mixed vegetables, and a garnish of fresh parsley.