Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks with Mint Gravy
Tender lamb shanks slow-cooked to perfection, served with a creamy mash and a delicious mint infused gravy.      
Servings: 2 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 485 mins
Total Time: 495 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lamb shanks
  • 1 onion (peeled & cut into wedges)
  • 125 ml red wine
  • 250 ml lamb or beef stock
  • 2 tbsp mint sauce (plus extra for serving)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 sprig of rosemary
  • sea salt & pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 tbsp water
    • To serve
  • creamy mashed potatoes
  • seasonal vegetables
Instructions
  1. Heat a large frying pan or casserole dish. Season the lamb shanks generously with salt and pepper. Add the oil to the pan and then add the onion quarters cut side down.
  2. Whilst the onions are caramelising sear the lamb shanks on all the sides. Add the red wine and reduce by half.
  3. Now transfer to the slow cooker. Pour in the stock and add the honey and mint sauce. Pour this mix over the lamb and throw in the rosemary.
  4. Cover and set the slow cooker for 8 hours on low.
  5. When ready remove from the slow cooker and allow the lamb to rest for 10 minutes. Pass the onions and gravy through a sieve into a pan and reduce. Mix together the cornflour and water in a small bowl and then whisk through the gravy and add the final tablespoon of mint sauce before serving and season to taste.
  6. Serve the lamb shanks with creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Enjoy!