Slow Braised Lamb Shanks with Olive Oil Mash

Succulent lamb shanks slow-cooked in a rich tomato and red wine sauce, served with smooth, heart-healthy olive oil mashed potatoes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1068.9 kcals 4275.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 54.6 grams 218.4 grams
Fat 71.5 grams 285.8 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.2 grams
Cook Time
240 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
25
g
LegumesPulses
250
g
Butter Beans
cooked or canned, drained and rinsed
Liquids
300
ml
750
ml
Meat
4
piece
NutsSeeds
3
clove
Garlic
sliced into 4 pieces
4
sprig
Rosemary
sliced into 3 pieces
3
clove
Garlic
finely sliced
2
sprig
Rosemary
fresh
2
sprig
Thyme
fresh
1
pinch
Salt
for seasoning
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
bunch
Flat leaf Parsley
roughly chopped
OilsFats
3
tbsp
75
ml
Seafood
4
piece
Anchovy Fillets
sliced into 3 pieces
Vegetables
4
piece
Banana Shallots
finely chopped
3
piece
Tomatoes
fresh, roughly chopped
1
kg
Potatoes
King Edward variety, peeled and cut into chunks

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 140°C.
  • Make three small incisions in each lamb shank using a sharp knife.
  • Wrap garlic and rosemary in anchovy pieces and insert into incisions.
  • Fry lamb shanks in 15ml olive oil until browned on all sides.
  • Sauté shallots and garlic in a large casserole dish with 30ml olive oil.
  • Add red wine to the dish and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, butter beans, and vinegar, then return to a boil.
  • Add lamb shanks, cover with beef stock, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Simmer, cover, and bake for 3 to 4 hours until meat is tender.
  • Boil potatoes in salted water for 10 to 15 minutes until tender.
  • Drain potatoes and heat briefly to remove excess moisture.
  • Mash potatoes with olive oil and season to taste.
  • Remove lamb from sauce and place on serving plates.
  • Whisk butter and parsley into the sauce and check seasoning.
  • Pour sauce over lamb and serve with the mash and a drizzle of oil.