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Mediterranean Lamb Shanks That Fall Off the Bone
One-Pot Cozy Mediterranean Lamb Shanks with Carrots, Celery, Rosemary & Red Wine
If you’re craving comfort food with a touch of elegance, these Mediterranean Lamb Shanks are the answer. Slow-braised in red wine, garlic, and herbs, the meat becomes so tender it literally falls off the bone. Whether you use a slow cooker or stovetop, this recipe guarantees rich flavors without any fuss.
Why You’ll Love Mediterranean Lamb Shanks
- Melt-in-your-mouth lamb every single time
- Cozy Mediterranean flavors from wine, garlic, and herbs
- Works for both stovetop and slow cooker
- Impressive enough for guests, easy enough for weeknights
- One pot, big flavors, minimal cleanup
Mediterranean Lamb Shanks with Red Wine and Rosemary (Slow Cooker or Stovetop)
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Rustic Mediterranean Lamb Shanks
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner Recipes
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Description
Tender lamb shanks braised in red wine, garlic, and herbs until the meat falls right off the bone. A cozy, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for slow cooking.
Ingredients
- 4 lamb shanks (about 400g each)
- 3 tbsp sunflower oil (or olive oil if you prefer)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 2 celery sticks, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine (any dry wine works)
- 2 stock cubes (beef or lamb)
- 1 cup water (plus more if needed)
- 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Fresh rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot and sear lamb shanks until nicely browned on all sides.
- Work in batches if needed.
- Remove lamb and set aside.
- Add onion to the pot and cook until golden.
- Toss in carrot and celery, cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and thyme. Once fragrant, add tomato paste, wine, stock cubes, and water.
- Scrape up all those browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the canned tomatoes. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Return lamb shanks to the pot in a single layer.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 2 hours until the meat is fall-apart tender.
- Add a splash more water if it looks too dry.
- Remove lamb, strain sauce (optional, but gives a smooth finish), pressing veggies to extract all flavor.
- Return strained sauce and lamb to the pot.
- Simmer gently until the sauce thickens.
- Season with black pepper and salt if needed.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary.
Slow Cooker Method: After browning the lamb and sautéing the veggies on the stovetop, transfer everything to your slow cooker. Cook on High for 3 ½ hours or Low for 6–7 hours.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Gail
Cook Time: 2 hrs (stovetop) or 3 ½ hrs (slow cooker)
Tender Mediterranean lamb shanks braised in red wine, garlic, and herbs. Slow cooker and stovetop options for fall-apart lamb perfection.
Mediterranean Lamb Shanks deliver tender meat that falls off the bone and a sauce layered with garlic, tomatoes, and red wine. The recipe is simple yet impressive, making it perfect for both weeknights and special dinners. Anyone who tries it will enjoy the comforting depth of flavor and the ease of one-pot cooking.
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