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Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks
2016-05-26- Cuisine: Winter Ideas
- Course: Main Course
- Skill Level: Intermediate
Recipe Info
- Servings : 6
- Cook Time : 6:08 h
- Ready In : 6:08 h
The ultimate comfort food, this recipe makes the lamb tender and succulent.
Ingredients
- Slow-Cooked-Lamb-Shanks
- salt and pepper, to season
- 4 lamb shanks
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1⁄2 cup red wine
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 celery stick, chopped
- 400g canned tomatoes, diced
- 1⁄2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3 sprigs rosemary
- 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1-2 cups beef stock
Method
Step 1
In a shallow dish combine the flour, salt and pepper. Roll the lamb shanks in the flour mixture to coat, shake o any excess. In a large, deep frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the lamb shanks and cook, in batches, for 4-5 minutes or until browned all over then transfer to a plate and set aside.
Step 2
Heat the remaining oil in the pan and then cook the garlic and onion, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until softened.
Step 3
Add in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pan for any brown bits and bring to a boil until liquid reduces by half.
Step 4
Place the lamb shanks in a slow cooker and then add the carrot, pepper celery, tomatoes, mushrooms, rosemary and thyme.
Step 5
Pour the wine mixture in the slow cooker and add enough beef stock to cover the lamb shanks and vegetables. Cook, covered, on low for 6-8 hours, or until the lamb shanks become very tender.
Step 6
Garnish with fresh basil and serve with mashed potato, if desired.
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