Rioja-Braised Lamb Shanks with Chorizo and Garlic

Brown lamb shanks and braise with wine, balsamic vinegar, chorizo, and vegetables until the meat is tender and flavorful.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 633 kcals 2532 kcals
Carbohydrates 25.7 grams 102.8 grams
Fat 38.7 grams 154.6 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.4 grams
Cook Time
190 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Liquids
350
ml
Rioja
or good-quality beef stock
300
ml
Meat
4
piece
125
g
NutsSeeds
1
to taste
Salt
freshly ground
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
bulb
Garlic
cut in half horizontally
2
piece
1
tsp
4
sprigs
Rosemary
fresh
OilsFats
1
dash
Oil
for frying
Other
1
dash
Honey
to taste
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Onion
peeled and cut into wedges
2
piece
Carrots
peeled and chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 150°C.
  • Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper and brown them in a heavy saucepan with oil over high heat.
  • Boil wine and vinegar in a casserole dish for five minutes before adding lamb, garlic, bay leaves, paprika, peppercorns, half the rosemary, and stock.
  • Cover the dish, bring to a boil, then transfer to the oven to cook for two hours.
  • Add chorizo, onion, carrots, honey, and remaining rosemary to the dish and cook for another hour.
  • Remove meat and vegetables with a slotted spoon and keep them warm.
  • Boil the remaining liquid on high heat for 8–10 minutes until thickened and season to taste.
  • Serve the lamb and vegetables with mashed potatoes and the reduced sauce.