Description
This Braised Lamb with Roast Winter Vegetables is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for cold days. Tender lamb shanks slow-cooked in a rich broth and served with caramelized seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 2 sprigs thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 parsnips, peeled and chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for roasting)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear lamb shanks until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in red wine, scraping up any browned bits, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add beef broth, rosemary, thyme, and return lamb shanks to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise for 2 to 2.5 hours until meat is tender.
- Meanwhile, toss parsnips, carrots, and squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 35–40 minutes until golden and tender.
- Serve braised lamb over the roasted vegetables and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For deeper flavor, prepare the lamb a day ahead and reheat before serving. Red wine can be substituted with broth for a non-alcoholic version.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank with vegetables
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: braised lamb, winter vegetables, comfort food, holiday meal