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Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks with Herb Gravy

Tender lamb shanks slow-cooked to perfection in a rich herb gravy, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Lamb Shanks
  • 4 pieces lamb shanks bone-in
Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
Herb Gravy
  • 2 cups beef broth or lamb broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons water for cornstarch slurry
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb shanks on all sides, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. In the same skillet, add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, then add to the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. Pour beef broth over the lamb and vegetables. Add rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the lamb is tender and falling off the bone.
Finishing Touches
  1. Once cooked, remove the lamb shanks and set aside. Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan.
  2. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then add to the strained liquid. Bring to a boil and stir until thickened.
  3. Serve lamb shanks with the herb gravy poured over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the lamb shanks overnight with herbs and spices before cooking.

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