Irish Guinness Lamb Shanks are braised with root vegetables and aromatics in a rich sauce until fall-off-the-bone tender in this one pot meal.
Made with the same simple technique as a Classic Pot Roast, Irish Guinness Lamb Shanks can be served as a special holiday Main Course or a cozy weekend treat.
Sabrina’s Irish Guinness Lamb Shanks Recipe
With many of the same basic ingredients you would find in a pot roast, this dish will be comforting and familiar. Loaded with hearty vegetables, Irish Guinness Lamb Shanks are delicious served as is, or with Easy Beer Bread Muffins. Try pairing with Crispy Roasted Cabbage Steaks for a different take on a traditional Irish meal. This meal goes best on a cold winter weekend. It’s also an excellent alternative to corned beef for St Patrick’s Day. Want to try this in the slow cooker? Follow my easy directions below.
Ingredients
- 4 lamb shanks
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 12 ounces Guinness Beer
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup celery , sliced
- 1 pound carrots , peeled and cut into 2" chunks
- 2 pounds red potatoes , quartered
- 1 large onion , diced
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Season the lamb shanks with the Kosher salt and black pepper.
- Add the oil to a large dutch oven on high heat.
- Sear the lamb shanks on each side until browned, about 5-6 minutes on each side.
- Turn off the heat.
- Whisk together the broth, beer, thyme and tomato paste in a bowl or large measuring cup.
- Top the lamb with the celery, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic and broth mixture.
- Cook in the oven for 3-3 ½ hours until meat is fork tender.
Nutrition
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Chef’s Note
The collagen in the tougher cut of lamb shank is what breaks down to create a velvety sauce and tenderized texture in the final result. I don’t recommend using any other type of meat for this recipe. If you can only find lamb stew meat, try following this Lamb Stew recipe and replace 2 cups of the beef broth with Guinness to create similar flavors.
How to Store
- Serve: Irish Guinness Lamb Shanks can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 hours before needing refrigeration.
- Store: Place leftovers in a sealed container after they are cooled. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Remove meat from bones in chunks before placing in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stove, adding up to ½ cup of beef broth if needed.
Slow Cooker Variation
- Follow the instructions for seasoning and browning the lamb shanks.
- Place seared lamb into the insert of your crock pot and add remaining ingredients.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
