Name: Slow Cooked Lamb Shank
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds lamb shanks; 2 large onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 stalks fresh thyme, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup red wine; 1 cup beef broth

As I took my first bite of the slow-cooked lamb shank, I was transported to the sun-kissed hills of Greece. The tender meat simply fell off the bone, coating my taste buds with a rich, velvety sauce that was infused with the deep, earthy flavors of onions, garlic, and thyme. It was as if I had been transported to a Mediterranean paradise, where the warmth of the sun and the freshness of the sea air blended in perfect harmony. My mouth watered at the mere thought of it, and I couldn’t wait to share this unforgettable culinary experience with you.

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2 pounds lamb shanks
2 large onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup red wine
1 cup beef broth

Why This Recipe Works

Low and slow cooking allows the connective tissues in the lamb to break down, creating a tender, fall-off-the-bone texture that’s unparalleled in other cooking methods.
By slow-cooking the lamb in red wine and beef broth, we’re able to extract an enormous amount of rich, deep flavors that complement the natural taste of the lamb perfectly.
Using fresh thyme and lemon juice adds a bright, herbaceous note that cuts through the richness of the sauce, balancing out the overall flavor profile.

Key Ingredients

When it comes to selecting the right ingredients for this recipe, quality is key. For the lamb, look for grass-fed, hormone-free options that are rich in flavor. Fresh thyme is a must-use, as it adds a bright, herbaceous note to the sauce. For the wine and broth, you can’t go wrong with a good-quality red wine and homemade beef broth.

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Recipe Courtesy of Our Kitchen

SLOW COOKED LAMB SHANK

★★★★★ (55 Reviews)

Level:
Easy

Prep:
15 min

Cook:
25 min

Yield:
4 Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds lamb shanks

2 large onions, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 stalks fresh thyme, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 cup red wine

1 cup beef broth

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb shanks on all sides, then set aside.

Saute the onions, garlic, and thyme in the same pot until softened, then add the red wine and beef broth.

Return the lamb shanks to the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Transfer the pot to the oven and slow-cook for 2 1/2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and falls off the bone.

Let the lamb rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Storage & Reheating

Once the lamb has cooled, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the lamb in the sauce, adding water or broth as needed to maintain a rich, saucy consistency.