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Braised Lamb Shankwith Mashed Potatoes

Recipe by Blake Menard on InstagramAdded 5 November 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 2 hours 30 minutes to cook. A hearty braised lamb shank cooked with a fragrant mirepoix and served over creamy mashed potatoes. The slow‑cooked meat is tender and flavorful, making it perfect for a comforting dinner.

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Method

  1. Dice the white onion, carrot, and celery.

  2. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to a pan and stir with the meat.

  3. Pour the brown liquid into the pot containing the lamb shanks and mirepoix.

  4. Stir the simmering liquid in the saucepan.

  5. Add small diced yellow cubes (potato) to the simmering liquid.

  6. Grate the potatoes and press through a sieve to remove excess moisture.

  7. Serve the braised lamb shank on a bed of mashed potatoes, spooning sauce over the meat.

Tips while you cook

Prep mirepoix first
Dice the onion, carrot, and celery before adding them to the pan.
Remove potato moisture
Grate the potatoes and press through a sieve to eliminate excess moisture before mixing with the sauce.
Finish with sauce
When plating, spoon the braising sauce over the lamb shank and mashed potatoes.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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