Description
Apple vinegar & Herb Lamb Shanks with Roasted Potatoes is a savory delight that promises to impress at any dinner table. This dish features tender lamb shanks braised in a rich apple vinegar sauce, infused with aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme, creating a depth of flavor that’s hard to resist. Paired with perfectly roasted potatoes that offer a crispy exterior and fluffy inside, this meal embodies comfort food at its finest. Whether it’s for a cozy family gathering or an elegant dinner party, this recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks (about 2 lbs total)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup apple vinegar
- 2 cups beef or lamb broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 bay leaves
- Potatoes for roasting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) for braising the lamb and another oven to 400°F (204°C) for roasting potatoes.
- Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the shanks until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Deglaze with apple vinegar, then stir in broth and tomato paste.
- Return lamb shanks to the pot along with herbs and bay leaves. Simmer briefly before covering.
- Braise in the oven for about 2 hours until tender.
- While the lamb cooks, toss quartered potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast until golden brown (30–40 minutes).
- Serve herb-infused lamb shanks alongside crispy roasted potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank with potatoes (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 488
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 130mg