Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks Braised in Guinness
Indulge in the rich, robust flavors of Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks Braised in Guinness, the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. This recipe combines tender, fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks with the deep, malty notes of Guinness beer, creating a perfectly seasoned, aromatic dish that will elevate your dining experience. Slow-cooked to perfection over eight hours with hearty vegetables, fresh herbs, and savory broth, this dish offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture that pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread. A quick searing step locks in flavor before the slow cooker works its magic, and an optional reduction of the cooking liquid creates a luxuriously rich sauce. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy family meals, this recipe is as effortless as it is impressive. Make this slow cooker lamb shanks recipe your new go-to for hearty, crowd-pleasing fare!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Lamb shanks
- 1 bottle (12 oz) Guinness beer
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 3 large, sliced Carrots
- 2 large, sliced Celery stalks
- 1 large, diced Yellow onion
- 4 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 2 leaves Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
Instructions
Pat the lamb shanks dry with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper.
Dredge each lamb shank in all-purpose flour, shaking off the excess.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb shanks on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer them to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, tomato paste, and cook for another minute.
Pour in the Guinness beer and scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Bring to a simmer, then pour the mixture over the lamb shanks in the slow cooker.
Add the sliced carrots, celery, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the lamb shanks are fall-off-the-bone tender.
Once cooked, remove the lamb shanks and keep them warm. Skim any fat off the surface of the cooking liquid.
Optional: Pour the liquid into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat to reduce into a thicker sauce if desired.
Serve the lamb shanks with the vegetables and sauce, paired with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1675 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.3 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 420 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 5103 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.9 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.3 g | ||
| Protein | 130.0 g | 260% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 501 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 4455 mg | 95% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
