Easy Lamb Shank Slow Cook

Transform your weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience with this **Easy Lamb Shank Slow Cook** recipe, a comforting and flavorful dish that's surprisingly simple to prepare. Juicy, tender lamb shanks are slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, savory sauce infused with red wine, fresh rosemary, thyme, and aromatic vegetables like carrots, onions, and celery. This recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep time before your slow cooker works its magic, making it perfect for busy schedules while delivering melt-in-your-mouth results. Serve these fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks with creamy mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread for a meal that's both hearty and elegant. With keywords such as "slow-cooked lamb," "easy lamb shank recipe," and "tender lamb dinner," this dish is a showstopper for both casual gatherings and special occasions.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:320 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces lamb shanks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium onion
• 2 medium carrot
• 2 stalks celery stalks
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 cups beef stock
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Pat the lamb shanks dry with paper towels and season them generously with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb shanks on all sides until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer the seared lamb shanks to the slow cooker.

Step 3

Chop the onions, carrots, and celery into small dice. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, until softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and tomato paste to the skillet. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly caramelized.

Step 6

Pour the red wine into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 7

Transfer the sautéed vegetable mixture to the slow cooker with the lamb shanks. Add the beef stock, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Step 8

Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 5 hours, or until the lamb shanks are tender and the meat easily falls off the bone.

Step 9

Once cooked, skim any excess fat from the surface of the sauce if needed. Discard the bay leaves, rosemary, and thyme sprigs.

Step 10

Serve the lamb shanks hot with the sauce spooned over the top. They pair wonderfully with creamy mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2920.7 grams (2920.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1911

Total Fat 98.90g	127%
Saturated Fat 32.10g	161%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.20g
Cholesterol 428mg	143%
Sodium 6438mg	280%
Total Carbohydrate 76.20g	28%
Dietary Fiber 19.60g	70%
Total Sugars 37.40g
Protein 129.20g	258%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 490mg	38%
Iron 22mg	123%
Potassium 4387mg	93%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.0%

Protein: 30.2%

Carbs: 17.8%