Description
Lamb shank with creamy mashed potatoes is a comforting dish that’s sure to impress. Tender, slow-cooked lamb shanks served on top of smooth, buttery mashed potatoes, all infused with the rich flavors of garlic, onions, and rosemary. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions. This easy recipe will have your kitchen smelling incredible and your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lamb shanks
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sear the lamb shanks until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth, bring to a simmer, and return the lamb shanks to the pot. Cover and let simmer for 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and falls off the bone.
- While the lamb cooks, boil the cubed potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain and mash the potatoes with butter and heavy cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the lamb shanks over the creamy mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh rosemary and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter option, you can substitute heavy cream with milk in the mashed potatoes.
- Add a splash of red wine to the broth for an extra depth of flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank with mashed potatoes
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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