Lamb Shank Recipe Slow Cooker

Introduction

Ingredients

• 4 lamb shanks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 onions, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper, and brown them on all sides in the skillet. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
3. Remove the lamb shanks from the skillet and set them aside.
4. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery to the skillet and sauté until they are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the red wine to the skillet and stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
6. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a slow cooker.
7. Add the beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
8. Place the lamb shanks in the slow cooker and spoon some of the liquid over them.
9. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
10. Once the cooking time is complete, remove the lamb shanks from the slow cooker and set them aside.
11. Skim any fat from the surface of the liquid in the slow cooker.
12. Remove the bay leaves from the liquid and discard them.
13. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the liquid until it is smooth.
14. Season the pureed liquid with salt and pepper to taste.
15. Return the lamb shanks to the slow cooker and spoon the pureed liquid over them.
16. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.
17. Once the cooking time is complete, remove the lamb shanks from the slow cooker and let them rest for a few minutes.
18. Serve the lamb shanks with the pureed liquid and your favorite sides.
19. Enjoy your delicious slow-cooked lamb shank recipe!

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 49g
• Fat: 32g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 1000mg

Conclusion