Best 2 Italian Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks Recipes

Indulge in the delectable flavors of Italy with our hearty Italian Slow-Cooker Lamb Shanks. This classic dish features tender lamb shanks braised in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Slow-cooked to perfection, the lamb shanks fall off the bone, while the sauce thickens and intensifies, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Accompanying this main course is a selection of complementary recipes to complete your Italian feast. Delight in a vibrant Caprese Salad, featuring ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil leaves, drizzled with a tangy balsamic glaze. For a side that exudes rustic charm, try the Italian Roasted Vegetables, where colorful bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant are roasted with olive oil, herbs, and a hint of garlic. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, indulge in the classic Tiramisu, a layered dessert of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone filling, and a dusting of cocoa powder.

Embark on a culinary journey to Italy with these authentic and delectable recipes. Savor the tender lamb shanks, relish the vibrant Caprese Salad, savor the roasted vegetables, and indulge in the heavenly Tiramisu. Your taste buds will be transported to the heart of Italy with every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER LAMB SHANKS

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This recipe is by Julie Goodwin the first Australian MasterChef, saving here as I plan on making it later this month but want to be able to scale it back for 2 persons. Times are estimated.

Provided by ImPat

Categories Lamb/Sheep

Time 6h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 lamb shanks (1K French trimmed)
1/2 cup plain flour (75 grams)
2 brown onions (medium 300g chopped)
2 carrots (medium 240g chopped)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine (250ml)
2 cups beef stock (salt reduced 500ml)
2 (400 g) tomatoes (canned chopped)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 bouquet garni (see note)

Steps:

Heat half the oil in a large frying pan.
Toss the lamb in flour that has been seasoned with salt and pepper; shake away excess and cook the lamb over high heat until browned all over; transfer to the bowl of a slow cooker.
Add remaining oil the the same pan and sauté onions, carrots and garlic, stirring, over a medium heat for about 2 minutes or until the onion is starting to soften and then add the tomato paste and cook stirring for a further minute.
Add the wine to the pan, bring to the boil and then stir in stock, undrained tomatoes, sugar and bouquet garni and bring the boil; pour over the lamb in the slow cooker, making sure the lamb is covered by the liquid.
Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours on the low setting or until lamb is soft and fall off the bone (see notes).
Remove the lamb from the slow cooker and cover to keep warm.
Turn the cooker to the high setting, cook uncovered for about 30 minutes or until sauce thicken slightly, removing any fat from the surface.
Serve the lamb with the sauce, instant polenta and steamed green vegetables, if desired.
Suitable to freeze but not to microwave.
JULIE'S NOTES - I made this dish simultaneously in two types of slow cookers. It was interesting to see how the low settings differed between them. The cooking varied by about 2 hours, as one cooker had a much lower heat than the other. It is important to keep an eye out, taste as you go and use your own judgement. Bouquet garni is a bundle of fresh herbs, usually by leaf, sprig of thyme and parsley stalks, tied together with kitchen string. The bundle is removed at the end of cooking and discarded.

ITALIAN SLOW COOKER LAMB SHANKS

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Categories Soup/Stew Lamb

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, diced
4T flour
1T olive oil
1T rosemary, crushed
2 dried thai chilies, crushed
salt and pepper
4 lamb shanks, trimmed
1 small onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1/2 red pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2T balsamic vinegar
2T anchovy paste
1 glass white wine
1 large can crushed tomatoes
2T tomato paste

Steps:

1. In a large skillet cook bacon on medium low heat until crisp. Remove to slow cooker. Combine flour, rosemary, chiles, two good pinches of salt and grindings of pepper. Dust each lamb shank in the mixture. 2. Add olive oil to the pan and brown shanks on each side over medium heat. Remove and place in one layer in slow cooker. 3. Add onion, celery and carrot and cook for 3 minutes to soften. Add garlic and cook another minute. Add balsamic and white wine and let it cook to reduce halfways, and remaining ingredients, stir to combine and pour over shanks. 4. Set slow cooker on high for 3-4 hours or low for 8 hours. 5. Can be made a day ahead, separate sauce from shanks when storing and spoon the fat off the sauce if necessary.

Tips:

Use high-quality lamb shanks for the best flavor and texture.
Brown the lamb shanks in a pan before slow cooking to develop a richer flavor.
Add plenty of vegetables to the slow cooker to create a flavorful broth.
Season the lamb shanks and vegetables generously with salt, pepper, and herbs.
Cook the lamb shanks on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
Serve the lamb shanks with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Italian slow cooker lamb shanks are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The lamb shanks are braised in a flavorful broth made with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and garlic. The meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and the broth is rich and satisfying. Serve the lamb shanks with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish and enjoy!