Slow Cooker Shanks Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili paste (optional); 4 new trim lamb shanks, sometimes called frenched lamb shanks; 3 sprigs thyme; 3 tablespoons white wine; 1 ½ cups beef stock; 4 medium roma tomatoes, cut into small pieces; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili paste (optional)
4 new trim lamb shanks, sometimes called frenched lamb shanks
3 sprigs thyme
3 tablespoons white wine
1 ½ cups beef stock
4 medium roma tomatoes, cut into small pieces
2 garlic cloves, crushed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley or 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

1
In a small bowl, mix half the oil with the tomato paste, cumin and chilli paste.
2
Brush or rub the meat with this paste.
3
On the stove top, heat the remaining oil in a large pan and brown the meat for a few minutes.
4
Add the thyme, wine, stock, tomato and garlic, and season with a little salt and pepper.
5
Transfer the mixture to your slow cooker.
6
Allow to simmer for 8-10 hours on low, or 4-6 hours on high, until the mixture falls away from the bone.
7
Do not lift the lid during cooking.
8
Just before serving, stir in the chopped parsley and serve with mashed potato and a green salad.
9
(Alternatively, sprinkle with home-made gremolata before serving.
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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili paste (optional), and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker 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.

Slow Cooker Shanks

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