Description
Jamie Oliver’s 5 Ingredients Lamb Shanks recipe uses only five key ingredients: lamb shanks, garlic, rosemary, red wine, and tomatoes. These ingredients are slowly cooked together to create a rich, flavorful sauce that tenderizes the lamb shanks, making them melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Ingredients
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- Lamb Shanks: 4 large lamb shanks
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- Garlic Bulbs: 2, halved horizontally
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- Fresh Rosemary: 4 sprigs
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- Red Wine: 750ml (about 1 bottle)
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- Canned Tomatoes (diced): 400g (about 14 oz)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
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- Set the Oven Temperature: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
Step 2: Brown the Lamb Shanks
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- Brown the Lamb Shanks: In a large ovenproof pan or Dutch oven, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Brown the lamb shanks on all sides for about 10 minutes until they are golden and sealed.
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- Remove the Shanks: Once browned, remove the lamb shanks from the pan and set them aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Base
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- Add the Garlic and Rosemary: In the same pan, add the halved garlic bulbs (cut side down) and fresh rosemary sprigs. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4: Add the Wine and Tomatoes
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- Pour in the Red Wine: Add the bottle of red wine, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
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- Add the Tomatoes: Stir in the diced tomatoes, mixing well with the wine and garlic.
Step 5: Cook the Lamb Shanks
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- Return the Lamb Shanks to the Pan: Place the browned lamb shanks back into the pan, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce.
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- Cover and Cook: Cover the pan with a lid or tightly with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Cook for 2.5-3 hours, or until the lamb shanks are fall-apart tender.
Step 6: Serve
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- Serve Hot: Remove the lamb shanks from the oven and allow them to rest for a few minutes. Serve with the rich tomato and wine sauce spooned over the top.