Dinner for 4

Apple Cider Braised Lamb Shanks

Name: Apple Cider Braised Lamb Shanks
Total time: 175 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 american lamb shanks; 1 tbsp olive oil; salt and pepper; 2 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp allspice; 1 tbsp peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 1 large granny smith apple; 2 large shallots or 1 medium yellow onion; 2 cups apple cider; 1 cup broth of choice

$18.65for 4175 minServes 4

Lamb shanks brown with herbs and spices, then slowly braise in apple cider and broth until tender.

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Lamb, 1.25 lb$9.99/lb typical	1.25 lb	$12.49Typical price
	Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 1 oz$0.08/oz typical	1 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Apples, 1.05 lb$1.79/lb typical	1.05 lb	$1.85Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.4 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$1.36Typical price
	Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	8.25 oz	$0.58Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$18.65

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

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175 minstart to table
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4servings as written
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$4.66 per serving$18.65 for 4

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Ingredients

4 american lamb shanks
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper
2 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1 tbsp peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 large granny smith apple
2 large shallots or 1 medium yellow onion
2 cups apple cider
1 cup broth of choice

Steps

Heat the oven to 325 F and season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the shanks for 10 minutes.
Add the rosemary, thyme, tomato paste, garlic, cinnamon, allspice, peppercorns, bay leaf, apple, and shallots, then cook for 5 minutes.
Pour in the apple cider and broth, cover the Dutch oven, and bring the liquid to a simmer.
Braise the shanks in the oven for 2 hours and 20 minutes until very tender and at least 145 F.
Remove the bay leaf and season the braising liquid with salt and pepper.

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