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Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks with Herb-Infused Gravy

A comforting dish perfect for busy days, featuring tender lamb shanks in a flavorful herb-infused gravy that cooks slowly to perfection.
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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
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces lamb shanks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth for a lighter touch)
  • 1 cup red wine Can substitute with more broth, pomegranate juice, or vinegar.
  • 2 pieces onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 pieces carrots, chopped
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1 leaf bay leaf

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, heat your olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper, then sear them for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are beautifully browned.
  2. Once browned, transfer the lamb shanks to a slow cooker. Add the chopped onions, minced garlic, and chopped carrots on top.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and red wine.
  4. Add the rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf, then stir everything together.
  5. Set your slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for about 4 hours.
Final Steps
  1. Once cooking is complete, check the doneness. The meat should be fall-off-the-bone tender.
  2. For a thicker gravy, remove the lamb shanks and thicken the sauce on the stove for about 10-15 minutes.

Notes

If you don't have lamb shanks, beef shanks or pork can be used. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.