Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks
Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks are a delightful comfort food that promises to impress your guests and warm your heart. Marinated in a rich broth infused with aromatic herbs, garlic, and red wine, these tender lamb shanks melt in your mouth, creating a symphony of flavors. Perfect for any occasion, serve them alongside creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a truly unforgettable meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks (about 2.5 pounds total)
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 4 cups beef or lamb stock
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onions and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and sear the lamb shanks until browned on all sides.
- Remove the shanks and sauté onions, garlic, and carrots in the same skillet for about five minutes until soft.
- Deglaze the pan with red wine, scraping up any browned bits.
- Transfer everything to a slow cooker: lamb shanks, sautéed vegetables, stock, herbs, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Stir gently.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until meat is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg