4-ingredient slow cooker lamb shanks I Australia's Best Recipes

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth is often less expensive and can be used as a substitute.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Season lamb shanks with salt and black pepper.

Sear lamb shanks in the skillet until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Remove lamb shanks and set aside.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet; simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Transfer the vegetable mixture to the slow cooker.

Add lamb shanks back to the slow cooker along with beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until lamb is tender and falling off the bone.

Remove lamb shanks from the slow cooker and tent with foil to keep warm.

Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan and simmer until reduced by half, about 10-15 minutes.

Serve lamb shanks with the reduced sauce drizzled over the top.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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