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Gordon Ramsay Lamb Shank – Slow-Cooked, Tender & Flavorful

Gordon Ramsay Lamb Shank recipe
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Gordon Ramsay’s Lamb Shank is a slow-braised dish featuring lamb shanks cooked in red wine, beef stock, tomatoes, and fresh herbs until the meat is tender and falls off the bone. The long, slow cooking process enhances the rich flavors of the lamb while creating a luxurious, silky sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lamb shanks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Sear the Lamb Shanks:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) – Ensure even cooking.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven – Sear lamb shanks for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.

Prepare the Braising Sauce:

  1. Sauté the vegetables – In the same pot, cook onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic and tomato paste – Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Deglaze with red wine – Pour in wine, scraping up browned bits, and let it reduce by half.
  4. Add stock and tomatoes – Stir in beef stock, diced tomatoes, rosemary, and thyme.

Slow Cook the Lamb:

  1. Return lamb shanks to the pot – Cover and place in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, basting occasionally.
  2. Check tenderness – The meat should be fall-off-the-bone tender when done.

Serve and Enjoy:

  1. Remove herbs and plate – Serve lamb shanks with mashed potatoes, polenta, or roasted vegetables, topped with the rich sauce.

Find it online: https://gordonramsayeats.com/gordon-ramsay-lamb-shank/