Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks with Red Wine Sauce

Tender, succulent lamb shanks cooked low and slow in a rich red wine sauce. This keto-friendly recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients:

• 4 lamb shanks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat

Brown lamb shanks on all sides, then transfer to a slow cooker

In the same skillet, saut onion and garlic until softened

Deglaze the skillet with red wine, scraping up any browned bits

Pour the wine mixture into the slow cooker

Add beef broth, tomato paste, rosemary, and thyme to the slow cooker

Stir to combine

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until lamb is tender and falling off the bone

Once cooked, remove lamb shanks from the slow cooker and keep warm

Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced and thickened to desired consistency

Serve the lamb shanks with the red wine sauce poured over the top