Huey's Ras El Hanout Lamb Shanks

Transform your dinner table into a feast of Moroccan-inspired flavors with Huey's Ras El Hanout Lamb Shanks. This soul-warming recipe features tender, fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks braised in a fragrant, spiced tomato sauce enriched with the bold, aromatic notes of Ras El Hanout—an iconic North African spice blend. Sautéed onions, carrots, and garlic create the perfect base for this slow-cooked masterpiece, while a touch of honey lends a subtle sweetness to balance the savory flavors. Served over fluffy couscous and garnished with fresh cilantro, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether you’re hosting guests or satisfying a craving for comfort food, this recipe is perfect for showcasing slow-cooking techniques and exotic spices sure to impress. Keywords: Ras El Hanout lamb shanks recipe, Moroccan braised lamb, slow-cooked lamb, lamb shank dinner ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 lamb shanks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 onions, finely sliced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Ras El Hanout spice blend
• 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
• 500 milliliters chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
• 4 cups cooked couscous, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper on all sides.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Sear the lamb shanks in batches, ensuring each one is browned on all sides. Remove the shanks and set them aside.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add the sliced onions to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.

Step 5

Stir in the diced carrots and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Sprinkle the Ras El Hanout spice blend over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 7

Add the diced tomatoes, chicken stock, and honey to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Return the seared lamb shanks to the pot, submerging them partially in the sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 9

Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the lamb shanks braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, turning them occasionally, until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

Step 10

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt or additional Ras El Hanout if needed.

Step 11

Garnish the dish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

Step 12

Serve the lamb shanks atop a bed of cooked couscous, spooning the rich sauce over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3585.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2911.9

Total Fat 104.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 458mg	0%
Sodium 3700.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 303.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.7g	0%
Total Sugars 52.5g
Protein 176.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 531.5mg	0%
Iron 23.7mg	0%
Potassium 4165.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.9%

Protein: 24.7%

Carbs: 42.4%