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Superior Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks

These Superior Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks are the perfect menu item for that special evening. This recipe will show you how to slow cook lamb shanks to perfection. Try these savory slow cooker lamb shanks, and see what you've been missing. This simple recipe only uses 6 ingredients, allowing each ingredient to shine individually. Make this lamb shank recipe any time you feel like making an elegant meal people will remember.
Notes
*This recipe is courtesy of Ergo Chef.
Slow Cooker Time LOW6 hr
Ingredients
- 4 lamb shanks
- 1 onion
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Flour, salt and pepper lamb shanks on all sides. Then, chop onion in approximately 1/2-inch squares.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large pan. Add onion and cook over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat.
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Heat 1-2 tablespoon olive oil in your slow cooker.
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Brown shanks on all sides, removing them as they are browned (add more oil if necessary).
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Once all shanks are browned, return them to the slow cooker, and add sauteed onions and beef broth.
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Cover and simmer on LOW until lamb shanks are tender. Approximately 4-6 hours.
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Remove 1/2 the remaining broth, place in a blender, and puree.
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Serve atop mash potatoes, rice, vegetable hash, etc. The sky is the limit. Top with pureed broth and enjoy.
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aketch
Jun 30, 2016
Lamb is one meat I have no experience with, but this dish does look delicious.#BestIdeaEver.

brianpiero
Dec 16, 2014
We are not big lamb eaters, but I'm sure this recipe is delicious !

brmetcalf 3461689
Dec 16, 2014
Those Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks look delicious. Thanks!

peggywins421 78715 93
Dec 16, 2014
I have never had lamb...I would like to try this recipe though.

rusthawk 8035007
Dec 16, 2014
This looks wonderful, perfect for Christmas dinner.

estellesteenbergen 1497928
Dec 16, 2014
I've only had lamb on gyros, but this recipe looks delicious! I love the simple recipe!
apoalillo 3515644
Dec 16, 2014
Not really a fan of lamb but this looks very comforting.
karenldrake 300869 3
Dec 16, 2014
I have never made lamb before, this looks delicious.

darmkrystal 438213 3
Dec 16, 2014
I don't have a slow cooker....but this recipe works up great on low in the oven........

dancingcelt 208067 5
Dec 16, 2014
I've never tried lamb in the slow cooker, but ths looks like a great, easy recipe.
mysticalguacamole 2938332
Dec 16, 2014
not sure i would like since i have never tried lamb before. but it looks good.
donnajacoby2014 23 67263
Dec 16, 2014
This sounds like something my father would like. Thank you for sharing!

Ginger G
Dec 16, 2014
Hadn't thought of trying Lamb shanks in my slow cooker. Looks easy and easy works for me. ) Thanks, I'll add this to my list.

tbirdpar 4547387
Dec 16, 2014
Sound wonderful. Love to use slow cooker to prepare dinner. Will try this meal.
jmikebalou 3061110
Dec 16, 2014
Lamb is hard to find in my part of the country but I would try it.

princessanyaibe 06 03519
Dec 15, 2014
Well, it's meat. I love me some meat. And I love me some lamb 3 Need to try!

Kris P
Dec 15, 2014
Sounds Delicious although I have only had lamb once before.

Member 4904908
Dec 15, 2014
Sounds good! I'll have to wait to try it, though - I'll probably have to make a 30 min. trip to find lamb.

janicegoll 1303245
Dec 15, 2014
I've never had lamb shanks, but it looks interesting. I would make it for a cold weekend day. But Christmas it will be Ham with pineapple.

jbardsley 8691601
Dec 15, 2014
sounds good will have to try it soon, maybe on Christmas Eve!

sgbrock 1382862
Dec 15, 2014
I'll keep my eyes open for a sale on lamb shanks. I haven't noticed one ever.

beadream
Dec 15, 2014
I haven't had any lamb in a while as it is hard to get in our area. But I have never tried making it in a slow cooker. That will be by next challenge !

weshue21 0533043
Dec 15, 2014
Lamb recipe looks good, but I plan to serve Rock Cornish Game Hens.

weshue21 0533043
Dec 15, 2014
Lamb recipe sounds good, but I'll be serving Rock Cornish Game Hens.

mommadear69 146402 7
Dec 15, 2014
looks good may have to do it this way for new years , thank you

Member 2596266
Dec 15, 2014
I've never had a lamb shank before this looks delicious
littleredlvsbrad
Dec 15, 2014
I can't wait to try this recipe. I keep trying to incorporate different meats into our diet. This one looks sound delicious!

jlap225
Dec 15, 2014
A Buffet with Ham, Turkey Breast and Tri Tip Roast. No Lamb lovers in family

kk09yy17 8441918
Dec 15, 2014
I love veal and pork shanks but have never tried lamb shanks, will file this recipe for when I see lamb shanks at the butcher shop.

Knittingdancer on Ravelry
Dec 15, 2014
I have never try lamb before sound interesting

nwalker
Dec 15, 2014
I've never had lamb, this recipe gives me an excuse to try it!
tammyb101 7868569
Dec 15, 2014
Sounds Yummy. Could go with just about anything.

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