Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks
Slow-cooked lamb shanks are a culinary delight that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish. This recipe features tender, fall-off-the-bone meat simmered in a rich sauce, infused with garlic, onions, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for cozy dinners or special gatherings, these lamb shanks promise to impress your family and friends with their deep flavors and elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 51 minute
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the lamb shanks in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Deglaze the skillet with red wine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Return lamb shanks to the skillet and cover them with sauce.
- Cook on low in a slow cooker for 6–8 hours or in an oven at 325°F (160°C) for about 3 hours until fork-tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: For a twist, substitute red wine with additional broth or add root vegetables for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.