Crock Pot Spicy Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Crock Pot Spicy Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large oranges; 1 1/4 cups beef broth; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 5 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths; 1 1/2 cups boiling onions, peeled; 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 4 lbs lamb shanks (3 to 4); 6 inches cinnamon sticks; 2 tablespoons water; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/3 cup kalamata olives or 1/3 cup other black olives, halved if desired; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 large oranges
1 1/4 cups beef broth
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths
1 1/2 cups boiling onions, peeled
4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 lbs lamb shanks (3 to 4)
6 inches cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup kalamata olives or 1/3 cup other black olives, halved if desired
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

1
Using a vegetable peeler, remove the orange part of the peel from 1 of the oranges . Cut the peel into thin strips (should have about 1/4 cup); set aside. Squeeze the juice from both oranges to make about 2/3 cup. In a small bowl stir together orange juice, broth, cardamom, cumin, salt, turmeric, and pepper. Set aside.
2
Place carrots, onions, and garlic in the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart crockery cooker. Top with lamb shanks, strips of orange peel, and cinnamon sticks. Pour orange juice mixture over all. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 9 hours or until lamb pulls easily from the bone.
3
When ready to serve, transfer the lamb shanks and vegetables to a serving dish using a slotted spoon. Skim the fat from the cooking liquid. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks. Measure 1 1/2 cups juices; transfer to a small saucepan.
4
Combine water and cornstarch; add to saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Spoon sauce over lamb and vegetables. Sprinkle with olives and cilantro. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

1995

kcal

Calories

Fat

188

Carbs

129

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large oranges, 1 1/4 cups beef broth, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Crock Pot Spicy Lamb Shanks falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Crock Pot Spicy Lamb Shanks

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