Italian Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Italian Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, diced; 4T flour; 1T olive oil; 1T rosemary, crushed; 2 dried thai chilies, crushed; salt and pepper; 4 lamb shanks, trimmed; 1 small onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 large carrot, diced; 1/2 red pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2T balsamic vinegar; 2T anchovy paste; 1 glass white wine; 1 large can crushed tomatoes; 2T tomato paste

Servings: persons

3 slices bacon, diced
4T flour
1T olive oil
1T rosemary, crushed
2 dried thai chilies, crushed
salt and pepper
4 lamb shanks, trimmed
1 small onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1/2 red pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2T balsamic vinegar
2T anchovy paste
1 glass white wine
1 large can crushed tomatoes
2T tomato paste

1
1. In a large skillet cook bacon on medium low heat until crisp. Remove to slow cooker. Combine flour, rosemary, chiles, two good pinches of salt and grindings of pepper. Dust each lamb shank in the mixture.
2
2. Add olive oil to the pan and brown shanks on each side over medium heat. Remove and place in one layer in slow cooker.
3
3. Add onion, celery and carrot and cook for 3 minutes to soften. Add garlic and cook another minute. Add balsamic and white wine and let it cook to reduce halfways, and remaining ingredients, stir to combine and pour over shanks.
4
4. Set slow cooker on high for 3-4 hours or low for 8 hours.
5
5. Can be made a day ahead, separate sauce from shanks when storing and spoon the fat off the sauce if necessary.

1086

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices bacon, diced, 4T flour, 1T olive oil, 1T rosemary, crushed, and more.

Yes, Italian Slow Cooker 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.

Italian Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions