Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks
Indulge in the comforting delight of slow-cooked lamb shanks, where tender meat falls off the bone and is enveloped in a rich, savory sauce. This dish evokes cherished family memories while delivering an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, these lamb shanks promise to tantalize your taste buds and warm your heart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Global
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks (about 2 lbs total)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into thick chunks
- 1 cup full-bodied red wine
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Season lamb shanks generously with salt and pepper. Optionally dust with flour.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear lamb shanks until golden brown on all sides (about 3 minutes each).
- 3. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- 4. Deglaze with red wine, scraping up browned bits from the pan; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 5. Transfer everything to a slow cooker. Add carrots, beef broth, rosemary, and lamb shanks; stir well.
- 6. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until meat is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank (250g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg