Description
Indulge in tender, flavorful lamb shanks slow-cooked to perfection in a rich aromatic sauce, perfect for cozy dinners or impressing your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Chop the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces.
- Sear the Shanks: In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear each lamb shank until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes per side).
- Build Your Flavor Base: In a slow cooker or Dutch oven, layer the chopped vegetables followed by the seared lamb shanks. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Create Your Sauce: Mix chicken broth, tomato paste, and fresh rosemary in a bowl. Pour this mixture over the lamb shanks and vegetables.
- Let It Cook: Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or high for about 3 hours until the lamb is tender and falls off the bone.
- Serve with Style: Plate the lamb shanks with a drizzle of sauce. Pair with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shank (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - For added depth of flavor, consider incorporating thyme or other root vegetables. - Leftover lamb can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently in broth.