Lamb Shanks
Tender lamb served with creamy mashed potatoes, peas and gravy.
Serves
4Prep
20 minsCook
120 minsMethod
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Place lamb shanks into the pot and pour in wine and beef stock. Bring to a boil then season with oregano, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
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Cover the pot with lid and transfer to preheated oven. Bake for 2 hours or until lamb shanks are cooked through and tender.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and garlic, lower heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes are tender (15 to 20 minutes).
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Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add milk to the pan and stir until combined. Pour cream sauce into cooked potatoes and mash until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook peas according to package instructions.
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To serve, divide mashed potatoes into individual bowls and top with lamb shanks, peas and gravy from the pot. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 4 lamb shanks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups frozen peas
- For the mashed potatoes:
- 1kg potatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt and pepper to taste