Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks with Herb-Infused Gravy
A comforting dish featuring tender lamb shanks and a rich, savory herb-infused gravy, perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces lamb shanks (about 2 lbs total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped onion
- 2 pieces carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional) Highly recommended
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Generously sprinkle salt and pepper over the lamb shanks.
- In a large skillet, heat your olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb shanks on all sides for about 3-4 minutes each. Set them aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and carrots until the onions become translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 more minute.
- Pour in the red wine (if using) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Transfer the vegetable mixture to the slow cooker. Add the broth, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, and nestle the lamb shanks into the pot.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 6-8 hours.
Notes
Let the lamb shanks rest for about 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute. If the gravy is too thin, thicken it with a cornstarch slurry. Serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes or a fresh salad.