Braised Lamb Shanks
Ingredients
The lamb
-
3
shanks
lamb shanks
-
3½
pounds
lamb shanks
The seasonings
-
1
tablespoon
kosher salt
-
2
teaspoons
garlic powder
-
2
teaspoons
ground cumin
-
1
teaspoon
ground coriander
-
1
teaspoon
ground mustard
-
½
teaspoon
freshly cracked black pepper
The sauce
-
2
tablespoons
neutral oil
-
1
15-ounce can
whole or diced tomatoes
-
1
cup
water
-
1
chipotle
in adobo
-
2
cloves
garlic
-
¼
white onion
sliced
-
4
carrots
trimmed, peeled and roughly chopped
For garnish
-
1
tablespoon
cilantro, minced
-
1
radish
thinly sliced
-
1
lime
cut into wedges
-
more
diced white onion, as garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the lamb shanks by seasoning them with a spice mixture and letting them come to room temperature.
- Sear the lamb shanks in a hot Dutch oven until browned on both sides.
- Blend the chipotle in adobo, tomato sauce, water, and salt until pureed.
- Pour the sauce over the shanks in the Dutch oven and cover with a lid.
- Transfer the pot to the oven and braise for 2½ to 3 hours until tender.
- For the Instant Pot method, add garlic, sliced onion, carrots, and sauce to the pot, then add the lamb shanks.
- Set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 45 minutes, then allow it to naturally release for 15 minutes.
- Serve the lamb shanks with sauce and garnish with cilantro, radishes, onion, and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
350
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
5g
Total protein
25g
Sodium
9mg
Cholesterol
128mg
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