How to Make Stout-Braised Lamb Shanks - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stout-braised lamb shanks are a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy Sunday dinner or a special occasion meal. This recipe combines the rich flavors of stout beer, tender lamb shanks, and hearty vegetables to create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying.

For this recipe, lamb shanks are first seared to lock in their juices and then slow-cooked in a savory stout-based braising liquid until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. The stout beer adds a depth of flavor ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle stout (such as Guinness®) or porter
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 lamb shanks

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large, wide pot over medium-high heat until oil begins to smoke. Sear lamb shanks in hot oil on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove lamb shanks and set aside. Drain excess grease.
  • Add onion and garlic to the Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir until onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrots, celery, and tomato paste; cook for 5 minutes more.
  • Return lamb shanks to the Dutch oven and pour in broth and stout beer. Use kitchen twine to tie together thyme, parsley, and bay leaf into a secure bundle; add to lamb shanks. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lamb is tender and nearly falls off the bone, 2 to 3 hours. Stir in rosemary sprig and season with salt and pepper during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove rosemary sprig and herb bundle before serving.
  • Nutrition

    348 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 89mg
    • Sodium: 544mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 826mg