Slow Cooker Braised Lamb Shanks

Tender lamb shanks slow-cooked with red wine, rosemary, and aromatics. Perfect served over creamy mashed potatoes for comfort food.

Dinner Comfort Food Lamb Slow Cooker Freezer Friendly

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

671

kcal / serving

2684 kcal total

Carbs

35.7g

per serving

142.6 g total

Fat

32.1g

per serving

128.2 g total

Protein

48.6g

per serving

194.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals

100

Plain Flour

seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper

Liquids

250

Red Wine

300

Vegetable Stock

can use chicken stock or more if needed

Meat

piece

Lamb Shank

NutsSeeds

sprig

Rosemary

fresh

piece

Bay Leaves

fresh

OilsFats

Vegetable Oil

Vegetables

piece

Onion

sliced

portion

Mashed Potatoes

to serve

Method

Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan.

Coat the lamb shanks in the seasoned flour and sear in the pan until browned.

Transfer the browned lamb shanks into the slow cooker.

Deglaze the frying pan with 250ml of red wine and reduce by half.

Pour the wine reduction into the slow cooker over the lamb.

Add the sliced onion, rosemary sprigs, bay leaves, and 300ml of stock.

Cook on high for eight hours until the meat is tender.

Serve the lamb shanks warm with mashed potatoes.