Lamb Shanks in gravy
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Introduction
A hearty dish the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 4 lamb shanks
- 375ml red wine
- 300ml balsamic vinegar
- 600ml chicken stock
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 small bunches of fresh rosemary
- Pinch of paprika
- 1 medium leek, chopped
- 2 sticks of celery, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- Mashed potatoes and greens
TO SERVE:
Method
- 1. Preheat the oven to 150°C/300ml/gas mark 2. Score the lamb and insert bits of garlic and rosemary.
- 2. Fry the lamb shanks in a pan over a high heat and fry in olive oil, turning until brown all over and remove. Remove and place to one side.
- 3. Into the same pan add in the vegetable and stir until lightly browned. Put vegetables into a casserole and place lamb shanks on top. Pour a little stock into the pan and use this juice to pour over the lamb in the casserole dish.
- 4. Pour in the red wine and chicken stock, and cover. Preheat the oven. Cook for 2 hours 30 minutes minimum. Make sure to keep checking on the dish and add water if need be.
- 5. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and greens.
