Apple Vinegar & Herb Lamb Shanks with Roasted Potatoes
Indulge in the comforting flavors of apple vinegar & Herb Lamb Shanks with Roasted Potatoes, a heartwarming dish perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners. This recipe features tender lamb shanks slow-cooked in a deliciously tangy apple vinegar sauce, infused with fragrant herbs like rosemary and thyme. Paired with crispy roasted potatoes, this dish is as satisfying as it is flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks (about 2 lbs total)
- 1 cup apple vinegar
- 2 cups beef or lamb broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Chop the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Season lamb shanks with salt and black pepper.
- Sear lamb: In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil and sear lamb shanks until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Cook vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Add liquids: Stir in apple vinegar, broth, tomato paste, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Combine: Return seared lamb shanks to the pot ensuring they're submerged in the liquid. Bring to a simmer.
- Slow cook: Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 2-3 hours until tender.
- Roast potatoes: While the lamb cooks, toss diced potatoes in olive oil and seasonings; roast at 400°F (200°C) until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank with potatoes (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg