1-2 hours4 servingsAmerican

Lamb Shanks

By Chop Secrets

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4 Servings

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1-2 hours

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Medium

Lamb Shanks
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Medium

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 90 minutes

Total Time: 1-2 hours

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp each dried oregano
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 ½ - 2 lbs lamb shanks, skinned
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 4 cups beef broth, warmed
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp cold water
  • ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine Marinade Mixture ingredients. Add lamb shanks and coat well. Set aside and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Once 30 minutes have elapsed, add ¼ cup olive oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the Sauté function.
  3. When oil gets hot, brown the meat on all sides, 3-4 minutes per side. Meat will not be cooked through. Do not crowd the pot--you may have to work in batches. Transfer browned meat to a shallow dish and cover loosely with foil.
  4. Add onion, carrots, bay leaves and remaining marinade to the pot and Sauté until onions are soft, 4-5 minutes.
  5. Add wine to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot, then simmer and reduce by half (about 10 minutes).
  6. Add warmed broth and return the meat to the pot, turning once to coat.
  7. Turn the pot off by selecting Cancel, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  8. Using the display panel select the Manual or Pressure Cook function. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 30 minutes.
  9. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release (about 15-20 minutes).
  10. Carefully remove the meat from the pot and cover loosely with foil, reserving juices.
  11. Strain liquid and return to pot, discarding solids. In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and cold water. Stir into the pot until thickened, returning to Sauté mode as needed.
  12. Serve lamb topped with gravy alongside mashed white or sweet potatoes, noodles or rice. Garnish with chopped parsley.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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