Easy Slow Cooked Lamb Shank Recipe
245kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lamb shanks
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 whole tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¾ cup beef broth
- ¾ cup red wine
- ⅓ teaspoon saffron
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon dried rose flowers (optional)
Method
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Cook the onions until they are translucent and soft but have not started to brown for about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb on all sides for about 5 minutes (until nicely browned on all sides). Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Place the remaining ingredients into the slow cooker. Stir until the meat is well coated and cook for 7-9 hours in low heat. Add salt/pepper if needed.
Nutrition
Calories245kcalCarbohydrates8gProtein21gFat10gSaturated Fat7gCholesterol64mgSodium278mgPotassium548mgFiber2gSugar4gVitamin A579IUVitamin C12mgCalcium42mgIron3mg