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Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks

  • Author: Camiliya
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Description

Indulge in tender, slow-cooked lamb shanks simmered with aromatic herbs and vegetables for a comforting, flavorful meal that warms the soul.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 lamb shanks (about 1 pound each)
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Chop the onions, mince the garlic, and slice the carrots. Season the lamb shanks generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a splash of oil. Once hot, sear each lamb shank until browned on all sides (about five minutes per side).
  3. In your slow cooker, combine chopped onions, minced garlic, sliced carrots, tomato paste, beef broth, rosemary, and thyme. Stir well to mix.
  4. Gently place the browned lamb shanks into the slow cooker mixture, ensuring they are mostly submerged in liquid.
  5. Cover your slow cooker and set it on low for about eight hours or high for four hours.
  6. Once cooked to perfection and aromatic, transfer the lamb shanks onto plates with sauce drizzled over them. Pair with mashed potatoes or crusty bread for an unforgettable meal.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 lamb shank (approx. 250g)
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: - For added flavor variations, swap out herbs or include root vegetables. - Allow leftovers to cool before storing in an airtight container for up to three days.