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French Onion Shanks

A cozy dish of tender lamb shanks cooked in flavorful French onion soup mix, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 whole onion
  • 2 whole carrots
Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces lamb shanks
  • 1 packet French onion soup mix
  • 1 cup beef stock Can use homemade for extra flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • as needed none Corn flour (for slurry) To thicken the gravy.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the onion and carrots, and place them in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add the lamb shanks on top of the vegetables.
  3. In a bowl, mix the French onion soup mix, beef stock, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, then pour it over the shanks.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 6 hours.
  2. To thicken the gravy, create a corn flour slurry and add it at the end. Adjust the amount as needed.

Notes

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs. Pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or fresh bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.