Lamb Shanks En Daube

Prep: 15 min Cook: 120 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mediterranean

Tender lamb shanks slow-cooked in a rich red wine and orange peel sauce, complemented by vegetables and cherry tomatoes, perfect for hearty, sophisticated dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 1 cup beef or chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 strips orange peel
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Saute chopped onion and carrot until limp. Push to sides of the pan.
  3. Add lamb shanks and brown on all sides.
  4. Stir in beef or chicken stock, dry red wine, salt, thyme, minced garlic, and orange peel.
  5. Cover and cook in a 325°F (163°C) oven for 2 hours or until shanks are tender.
  6. Remove shanks to a platter and keep warm.
  7. Over direct heat, boil down the pan juices until slightly reduced.
  8. Skim off excess fat from the sauce.
  9. Add halved cherry tomatoes and spoon sauce over the shanks.
  10. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

704 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.2g 34% DV
Total Fat 47.7g 61% DV
Carbs 56.2g 20% DV
Fiber 18.8g 67% DV
Sugar 12.1g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10097.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 2452.8mg 52% DV
Cholesterol 16.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 927.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 81.4mg 90% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 222.5mg 17% DV
Iron 20.5mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-fiber

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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