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Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks

Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks

Discover how Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks can transform your weeknights with rich flavors and tender meat. Perfect for busy days and special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour divided
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 medium carrots sliced
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 500 ml lamb, beef, or chicken broth
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
  • to taste salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Slow cooker
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Season the lamb shanks with one tablespoon of flour, salt, and pepper; shake off excess flour.
  2. In a hot skillet, add two tablespoons of oil and sear the lamb shanks on all sides until browned (about 10 minutes); transfer to slow cooker.
  3. Chop onion, garlic, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In the skillet, heat another tablespoon of oil and sauté the vegetables for three minutes; add tomato paste and remaining flour, stirring to combine.
  5. Pour in the broth, add rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; stir and pour over lamb shanks in slow cooker.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and set it to HIGH for four hours or LOW for eight hours; let the lamb cook until fork-tender.
  7. For a richer sauce, incorporate a teaspoon of butter before serving for an elegant finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to substitute lamb shanks with beef short ribs or pork shoulder if desired. For gluten-free options, use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; flavors deepen overnight.
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