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Slow Cooker Lamb

Slow Cooker Lamb

Slow Cooker Lamb is a tender, flavorful dish that warms the soul. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests with minimal effort. Enjoy rich aromas and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 shanks lamb
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour divided
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and cut into large diagonal pieces
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup dry red wine optional
  • 2 cups lamb or beef broth
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 4 leaves bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar optional, depending on wine acidity
  • to taste additional salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • Slow cooker
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Season the lamb shanks with flour, salt, and pepper, then let them sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet and sear the lamb shanks until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  3. While the lamb is browning, chop the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
  4. In the same skillet, add remaining oil and sauté the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for about 3 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste and leftover flour, combining well.
  6. Pour in the red wine (if using) and simmer for a minute before adding broth, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
  7. Transfer the liquid mixture over the lamb in the slow cooker, ensuring the shanks are partially submerged.
  8. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  9. After cooking, check if the lamb is fork-tender; if not, cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  10. Remove the lamb shanks and thicken the sauce by whisking cornstarch with cold water and combining it into the simmering sauce.
  11. Finish the sauce with balsamic vinegar and sugar, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This recipe is cherished for its simplicity and irresistible flavor. A dish that will showcase your culinary skills!
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