Icelandic · Iceland
Icelandic Lamb Shank with Root Vegetables
A rich and comforting lamb shank dish with root vegetables, typical of Icelandic cooking.
180 minutes2 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium heat.
- Brown the lamb shanks on all sides in the pot. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, and parsnip until slightly softened.
- Return the lamb shanks to the pot, add beef broth, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and bake for 2.5-3 hours until the lamb is tender and falling off the bone.
- Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
- For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.





