Crock Pot Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Crock Pot Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg lamb shank (4 medium shanks); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 medium brown onions, sliced; 12 garlic cloves, peeled; 200 g mushrooms, coarsely sliced; 1 cup beer; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons beef stock powder; 400 g crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf, broken into quarters

Servings: persons

1 kg lamb shank (4 medium shanks)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 medium brown onions, sliced
12 garlic cloves, peeled
200 g mushrooms, coarsely sliced
1 cup beer
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons beef stock powder
400 g crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf, broken into quarters

1
Heat oil in pan over medium to high heat and brown lamb shanks on all sides.
2
Season lamb shanks with pepper.
3
Place sliced onions at bottom of crock pot and put lamb shanks on top drizzled with remaining oil and juices from the pan.
4
Place mushrooms and garlic cloves over the top.
5
Mix beer, Worcestershire sauce, stock powder, tomatoes, oregano, basil, thyme and bay leaf in a bowl.
6
Pour mixture over the top of lamb shanks.
7
Cook in crock pot on low for 6-8 hours depending on your crock pot.
8
Remove bay leaves.
9
Serve with vegetables and juices poured over the top of the shanks. I served over wholegrain bread but mashed potatoes would be the best match.

1268

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg lamb shank (4 medium shanks), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 medium brown onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Crock Pot Lamb Shanks falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crock Pot Lamb Shanks

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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