Best 5 Tender Slow Cooker Mushroom Lamb Shanks Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks braised to perfection in a rich and savory sauce, imbued with the earthy essence of mushrooms and the aromatic warmth of herbs. This slow-cooker masterpiece is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul on a chilly autumn evening. Discover the culinary magic of this classic dish, presented with three enticing variations that cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences: a classic red wine-based rendition, a lighter white wine version, and a tantalizingly aromatic Guinness-infused variation. Embark on a culinary journey and elevate your home cooking with this exceptional slow-cooker mushroom lamb shanks recipe, a true testament to the art of slow cooking.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER LAMB SHANKS



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In this easy recipe, flavorful, tender, fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks are slowly cooked with broth and aromatics until wonderfully tender.

Provided by Vered DeLeeuw

Categories     Main Course

Time 4h25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup beef broth
4 small lamb shanks (about 3 lb. total weight)
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Add the broth to your slow cooker.
  • Season the lamb shanks with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and rosemary. Place the shanks in your slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 7 hours, until the lamb is very tender.
  • When the lamb shanks finish cooking, set the slow cooker to WARM.
  • Transfer the cooked lamb shanks to a plate. Strain the cooking liquids into a glass measuring cup, then return the lamb shanks to the slow cooker pan (carefully wipe it with warm moist paper towels if needed) and cover, to keep the meat warm while you thicken the gravy.
  • Use a spoon to skim the fat layer off the top of the cooking juices. Pour them into a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until almost boiling but not quite, then turn the heat down to medium and simmer, whisking occasionally, until liquids are reduced into a rich gravy, 10-15 minutes.
  • Transfer the lamb shanks to plates, spoon the gravy on top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 lamb shank, Calories 377 kcal, Protein 57 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 502 mg

EASY BRAISED LAMB SHANKS RECIPE



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Super tender, perfectly spiced braised lamb shanks and vegetables in a rich red wine sauce. Cooking lamb shanks is easier than you might think. Simply season, sear, and braise! It's the perfect lamb shank recipe for a small gathering! A dry red wine is your best bet for the red wine sauce. (Merlot is my favorite here, but a Cabernet Sauvignon would work well, too.) Serve rosemary lamb shanks with couscous, Lebanese rice, or pita to soak up all the delicious sauce. Start this rich, meaty dinner with a big bright salad like arugula salad or white bean salad.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 American lamb shanks
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, (roughly chopped)
2 celery ribs, (chopped)
3 large carrots, (peeled and cut into large pieces)
1 pound baby potatoes, (scrubbed)
2 cups red wine like Merlot
3 cups low-sodium beef broth
28- ounce can peeled tomatoes
2 cinnamon sticks
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, add all the spice mix ingredients and mix to combine.
  • Pat the lamb shanks dry and season with the spice mix on all sides.
  • In a large Dutch oven pot like this one, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown the lamb shanks on all sides (about 8 mins or so). Transfer the lamb shanks to a large tray or bowl for now. Carefully dispose of extra fat in a separate heat-safe bowl, and return the pot to heat.
  • Now add the onions, celery, carrots and potatoes. Saute for 5-7 minutes on medium-high, or until the vegetables gain some color. Add red wine, scrape the pot of brown bits. Cook briefly so that the wine reduces a bit.
  • Add the broth, tomatoes, cinnamon sticks, thyme, and rosemary. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper. Return lamb shanks back to the pot; press down to submerge. Boil for 10 minutes. Turn heat off.
  • Cover the pot and transfer to the 350 degrees F-heated oven. Cook in the oven for 2 1/2 hours (It's a good idea to check periodically through cooking just in case you need to add a little more liquid. When the shanks finish cooking, the liquid will have reduced to about 1/3 of what it was when you started.)
  • While the lamb shanks are cooking, prepare rice according to this recipe, or prepare 2-3 cups of orzo pasta according to package instructions.
  • Serve the lamb shanks hot with a little of the veggies and braising sauce on top of rice or orzo pasta. You might also like to prepare a side salad like this 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad or Fattoush. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 kcal, Sugar 6.6 g, Sodium 974.4 mg, Fat 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 44.4 g, Cholesterol 127.3 mg, UnsaturatedFat 7.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TENDER SLOW-COOKER MUSHROOM LAMB SHANKS RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Tender Slow-Cooker Mushroom Lamb Shanks Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by garciamoss

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 1/2 pounds lamb shanks, excess fat removed
1 pound cremini mushrooms, washed and scrubbed of dirt, halved
1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with juices
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup beef broth
1/3 cup red wine
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Parsley, garnish

Steps:

  • Put onion, mushrooms, red pepper, carrots and celery a 5-6-quart slow cooker. Then add in the canned tomatoes with their juices, tomato paste, garlic, rosemary, cinnamon, sugar, salt and pepper. Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper and place on top of other ingredients. Pour beef broth and wine over the top. Cover mixture and cook on low for 8 hours.Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly, garnish with parsley.

SLOW-COOKER LAMB SHANKS



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Make this slow-cooker lamb shank recipe for chilly evenings when you need something simple and hearty. Serve with mash, fettuccine or a crispy baked potato

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 5h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 lamb shanks
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato purée
250ml light red wine (such as pinot noir)
2 tbsp plain flour
500ml stock, vegetable, chicken or lamb
2 carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 bay leaves
2 thyme sprigs
1 bunch parsley, leaves chopped separately to the stalks

Steps:

  • If you need to preheat your slow cooker then turn it on now. In a large hot frying pan, add half the oil and brown the lamb shanks all over, then transfer them to the slow cooker. This will take you about 10 mins and you may need to do it in batches. Add the remaining oil to the frying pan and fry the onion gently until it starts to turn translucent, then stir in the tomato purée and flour and cook for a minute.
  • Add the red wine and bring it to a boil, stirring the flour and purée into the wine until you have a smooth sauce around the onion pieces. Tip into the slow cooker. Pour the stock into the same pan and bring it to a boil, then tip into the slow cooker. Add the carrots garlic, bay leaves, thyme and parsley stalks to the slow cooker and put the lid on. Cook on low for eight hours or on high for four hours. Turn the shanks over at some point during the cooking.
  • After eight hours the lamb should be tender and starting to fall off the bone. If the sauce is too thin lift out the lamb and carrots and tip the sauce into a pan, boil it rapidly until it starts to thicken before adding the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 0.32 milligram of sodium

LAMB SHANKS WITH MUSHROOM BOLOGNESE



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
4 lamb shanks
Gray salt
freshly ground black pepper
3/4-lb. mixed fresh mushrooms, (morel, shitake, chanterelle)
1 Tbs. garlic, minced
1 cup diced onion
1/2-cup diced carrot
1/2-cup diced celery
2 cups dry red wine
1 bay leaf
3 cups chicken stock (or canned low-salt chicken broth)
3 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
1/2-lb. Orecchiette
3 Tbs. finely chopped fresh basil
1 Tbs. finely chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large deep, ovenproof pot over medium heat until hot. Season the shanks with salt and pepper. Brown on all sides, about 10 minutes, and remove to a plate.
  • Raise the heat to medium-high, add the mushrooms, and do not move them until they begin to brown (about 1 minute). Season with salt and pepper. Saute until brown all over, about 5 minutes. Remove to another plate and reserve for final assembly.
  • Reduce the heat to medium; add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to the pot. Add the garlic and saute briefly until light brown. Add the onion, carrot and celery. Season with salt and pepper, and saute for another 10 minutes. Add the wine and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until reduced by half. Add the stock and tomatoes and bring to a boil again. Add fresh oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Return the meat to the pot, cover, and place in the oven to braise until fork tender. Test at 2 hours, but the shanks may take as long as 4 hours. Allow the meat to cool in the liquid to room temperature. Remove from the braising liquid and reserve separately. Skim off and discard the fat from the braising liquid. (The recipe may be made to this point a day ahead, covered, and refrigerated).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 12 minutes, then drain.
  • Pour the defatted braising liquids into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the basil and return the shanks to the sauce and simmer gently, just until heated. Remove and keep warm. Add the mushrooms and pasta to the sauce and heat gently until warmed through. Pour onto a large, deep platter or divide among plates and top with the shanks.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality lamb shanks for the best flavor and texture. Look for shanks that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling.
  • Brown the lamb shanks before slow-cooking them. This helps to develop flavor and create a rich, caramelized crust.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your slow-cooker lamb shanks recipe. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Add some herbs and spices to your slow-cooker lamb shanks recipe. This will help to enhance the flavor of the lamb and create a more complex dish.
  • 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 your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooker mushroom lamb shanks are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The lamb shanks are braised in a flavorful sauce made with mushrooms, red wine, and herbs, and they are cooked until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. Serve the lamb shanks with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice, and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal.

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