Lamb Osso Buco for Two Recipe

By ngaldi

Lamb Osso Buco is a delicious recipe for Two using lamb shanks, instead of veal or pork shanks, that is sure to please your family and guests. Traditionally, Osso Bucco is made with veal shanks and served with risotto as the traditional side dish. I know your family and friends will love this recipe.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 meaty lamb shanks (1 1/4 pounds each), fat trimmed if necessary
• Coarse salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 large celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1/2 bottle (750ml) dry red wine
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
• 3 (3-inch)) strips orange zest
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, coarsely-chopped, divided

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from whatscookingamerica.net

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

In a large, heavy skillet (I like to use my cast-iron skillet) over medium-high, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the lamb shanks, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat until well browned all over, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the shanks to a large roasting pan and pour off the fat.

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the same skillet. Add the garlic, onions, carrots, and celery; cook over moderate heat until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the wine, bring to a boil over moderately high heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, orange zest, oregano, and 2 tablespoons of the parsley; bring to a boil.

Pour the mixture over the lamb and cover with foil. Bake in the oven for about 3 hours, or until the lamb shanks are very tender. Remove from oven.

Increase the oven temperature to 350°F. Transfer the lamb shanks to a large, deep baking dish, cover with aluminum foil and keep warm. Pour the sauce and vegetables into a large saucepan, discarding the strips of orange zest. Simmer the sauce over medium heat, skimming the surface occasionally, until richly flavored, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and pour it over the lamb shanks.

Cover the dish of lamb shanks with foil and bake for about 10 minutes, or until they are heated through. Set a lamb shank on each plate and spoon some of the sauce over and alongside. Garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley and serve.

Make ahead: The recipe can be prepared through Step 3 and refrigerated overnight. Spoon the cold fat from the surface and bring the lamb shanks to room temperature before reheating them in a 325°F. oven for about 45 minutes.

Serve with Garlic Mashed Potatoes.