Old World Braised Lamb Shanks

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

Tender lamb shanks slow-cooked in a rich red wine sauce with aromatic herbs, inspired by Mediterranean traditions. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 115 minutes, pairs Lamb shanks, Red wine, Tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, 1.5 lbs total Lamb shanks
• 1 cup Red wine
• 2 cups, diced Tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced Onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp, fresh or 1/2 tsp dried Thyme
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Sear lamb shanks for 3-4 minutes per side until browned, then set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced onion and 3 cloves minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 cups diced tomatoes, 1 tsp thyme, 1 bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Pour in 1 cup red wine and bring to a simmer.
4. Step 4: Add lamb shanks, cover, and cook over low heat for 1.5 hours until tender. Serve with couscous or crusty bread.