※ Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks

 

Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2-3 lamb shanks
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
• 1 large onion, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup tomato paste or 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 3-4 cups diced vegetables: carrots, potatoes (scrubbed, skin on), parsnips, turnips, celery, capsicum, peas
• 3 litres stock
• 1 tablespoon dried mixed herbs
• Salt and pepper

METHOD

Heat oil in a large frypan. Add shanks and cook over a medium heat until browned on each side.

Put shanks in the slow cooker and add remaining ingredients. 

Cover and cook for 4-6 hours on ‘high’ setting or 8-10 hours on ‘low’ setting. Add herbs. 

Taste and season, adding more tomato paste and Worcestershire, if required.

Garnish with parsley stems or chopped fresh chives.