Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks with Herb Infused Gravy

 

🍷 Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks with Herb-Infused Gravy

Melt-in-your-mouth lamb, slow-cooked in a rich, aromatic sauce—perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.

📝 Ingredients:

◾️4 lamb shanks

◾️2 tbsp olive oil

◾️1 large onion, chopped

◾️4 garlic cloves, minced

◾️2 carrots, diced

◾️2 celery stalks, diced

◾️2 cups beef or vegetable broth

◾️1 cup red wine

◾️2 tbsp tomato paste

◾️2 tsp dried thyme

◾️2 tsp dried rosemary

◾️2 bay leaves

◾️Salt & pepper, to taste

◾️Fresh parsley, for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Brown the Lamb:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb shanks on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.

2️⃣ Sauté the Veggies:

In the same skillet, add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

3️⃣ Build the Flavor:

Stir in tomato paste, red wine, broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Let it come to a light simmer.

4️⃣ Slow Cook:

Transfer the lamb shanks to a slow cooker. Pour the sauce mixture over them. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours until the lamb is tender and falling off the bone.

5️⃣ Finish the Gravy:

Remove lamb shanks and discard bay leaves. To thicken the gravy, pour the liquid into a saucepan and simmer until reduced to your desired consistency.

6️⃣ Serve:

Plate the lamb shanks, spoon over the herb-infused gravy, and garnish with fresh parsley.

⏱️ Time & Tips:

🔹️Prep Time: 15 minutes

🔹️Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low)

🔹️Servings: 4

Perfect Pairing: Creamy mashed potatoes or buttered polenta

💡 Pro Tip:

Use a dry red wine like Cabernet or Merlot for deeper flavor, and don’t skip the browning—it builds rich, savory taste!