Veronika's Kitchen

Instant Pot Lamb Shanks

These are the best Instant Pot Lamb Shanks braised in rich red wine sauce until the meat is fall of the bone tender!

Ingredients:

▢ 4 lamb shanks   ▢ 1 onion chopped  ▢ 2 large carrots   ▢ 2 celery ribs   ▢ 3 cloves garlic   ▢ 2 tbsp tomato paste  ▢ 2 cups red wine  ▢ 1 cup beef broth  ▢ 1 tsp thyme  ▢ 1 tsp oregano 

01

Sear the Lamb Shanks in two batches for about 7-10 minutes on all sides, then transfer to a plate and set aside.

02

When the meat is seared and set aside, add chopped onion. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the onion is softened and  caramelized.

03

Then add 2 chopped carrots, 2 chopped celery ribs, 3 garlic cloves and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

04

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.

To knead or not to knead

05

Add 2 cups red wine and let it simmer for about 10 minutes or until the wine reduces in half and evaporates the alcohol.

06

Then add 1 cup beef broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, 2 bay leaves. Stir it in.

07

Add pre-seared lamb shanks. Close the lid and set the pressure cooker to manual high pressure for 50 minutes.

08

When done, remove the meat. Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with ¼ cup water and add to the sauce until the desired consistency.

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