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Rustic Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks in a Rich Herbed Gravy

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A comforting meal perfect for family gatherings, featuring tender lamb shanks cooked in a rich herbed gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 700
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces lamb shanks
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For browning the lamb
  • 2 pieces onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pieces carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 pieces celery stalks, diced
  • 1 cup red wine For deglazing and flavor
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
  • 2 pieces bay leaves

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the lamb shanks on all sides.
  3. Transfer the browned lamb shanks to the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. In the same skillet, add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half.
  3. Pour the vegetable and wine mixture over the lamb shanks in the slow cooker.
  4. Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
  6. Remove the bay leaves before serving. Serve the lamb shanks with the rich herbed gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 50gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, or crusty bread. For more flavor, marinate lamb shanks before cooking. Browning the meat well adds depth to the gravy.
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