High-Protein Lamb Shank with Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 350g Raw gold potatoes without skin
• 280g Raw ground lamb
• 15g Salted butter
• 10g Garlic, raw
• 80g Yellow onion, raw
• 5g Iodized table salt

Method

1. 1Prepare the potatoes: Peel and cut 350g of gold potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place in a pot of cold water with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
2. 2Brown the lamb: Heat 15g of salted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted and foaming, add 280g of raw ground lamb. Break the meat apart with a wooden spoon and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply browned on all sides. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. 3Build the aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add 80g of diced yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add 10g of minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Season with 5g of salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
4. 4Simmer the lamb: If you have beef or lamb broth available, add 1 cup (240ml) and simmer the lamb for 5-7 minutes to develop deeper flavors and mimic a traditional shank braise. If not available, simply continue with the lamb as is.
5. 5Prepare the mashed potatoes: While the lamb simmers, place the cooked potatoes back in the same pot used for boiling. Mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth (leave slightly chunky if preferred). Add 2-3 tablespoons of reserved cooking water or additional butter to achieve desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
6. 6Plate and serve: Divide the mashed potatoes between plates or a single serving bowl. Top with the seasoned ground lamb mixture. Serve hot immediately.
7. 7**Cooking tips:**
8. 8- For authentic shank flavor without whole lamb shanks, use the ground lamb braise technique described
9. 9- If you have fresh rosemary or thyme, add a small sprig during simmering for 5-10 minutes, then remove
10. 10- The lamb should be deeply caramelized for maximum flavor development
11. 11- For extra muscle-building nutrition, consider adding cottage cheese or Greek yogurt to the mashed potatoes for additional protein