Entrees

Simply Braised Lamb Shanks

Makes about 6 servings

Simply Braised Lamb Shanks

Makes about 6 servings

The Slow Cook feature of the Cuisinart® AirFryer Toaster Oven allows one-pan cooking. This satisfying dish pairs well with creamy polenta for a complete winter’s meal.

Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings):Calories 447 (73% from fat)
carb. 6g
pro. 24g
fat 26g
sat. fat 11g chol. 121mg
sod. 578mg
calc. 38mg
fiber 2g

Ingredients

  • 6 lamb shanks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 6 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 6 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 3 cups beef broth, low sodium, divided
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Preparation

  1. Rub the lamb shanks well with oil, salt, pepper, garlic and rosemary; place together on the Baking Pan.
  2. Place the pan into the oven in rack position 1. Select Dual Cook. Set first to Roast at 400°F for 20 minutes and then set to Slow Cook on High for 3 hours.
  3. When oven switches from Roast to Slow Cook, add 1½ cups of beef broth with the vinegar. Turn shanks occasionally while cooking. With about 1½ hours remaining, add the remaining broth to the pan.
  4. Lamb is ready when the meat is fork tender and easily pulls away from the bone.