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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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467 | Calories |
20g | Fat |
18g | Carbs |
21g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 467 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 20g | 26% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 34% |
Cholesterol 64mg | 21% |
Sodium 424mg | 18% |
Total Carbohydrate 18g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
Protein 21g | |
Calcium 107mg | 8% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Juicy delicious lamb shanks are slow cooked to perfection with vegetables, with red wine, chicken broth, and herbs.
Feel free to substitute about 1 teaspoon each of dried leaf rosemary and dried leaf thyme for the fresh herbs.
Serve these flavorful lamb shanks with mashed potatoes or a rice pilaf and a tossed salad.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
- 4 lamb shanks
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 cups dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or similar
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 2 to 3 sprigs
- thyme
Steps to Make It
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Heat oil in a large skillet or saute pan. Add the lamb shanks, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes total.
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Transfer the lamb to a slow cooker insert. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet and cook, stirring, until onion is just tender.
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Add the vegetable mixture to the slow cooker, along with the garlic, wine, and chicken stock. Add the herb sprigs, cover, and cook on HIGH for 1 hour.
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Turn heat to low and cook for about 7 to 9 hours longer, or until lamb shanks are very tender. Or, cook on high for about 5 to 6 hours.