Lamb Shanks Kleftiko Slow Cooker Recipe
Tender lamb shanks, seasoned with garlic, oregano, and thyme, are slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, and potatoes, creating a succulent and aromatic dish.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Cutting board
- knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tongs or Forks
- Paper towels
- Platter or Serving Dish
- Slow Cooker Liner (Optional)
Ingredients
- 4 lamb shanks
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Pat the lamb shanks dry with paper towels.
- Season the lamb shanks with salt and black pepper.
- Place the lamb shanks in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the lamb shanks.
- Layer sliced onions on top.
- Add diced tomatoes around the lamb.
- Drizzle olive oil over the lamb and vegetables.
- Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the mixture.
- Sprinkle dried oregano and thyme evenly.
- Add bay leaves.
- If using white wine, pour it over the lamb and vegetables.
- Place peeled and chunked potatoes around the lamb.
- Pour chicken or vegetable broth over the entire mixture.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or until the lamb is tender and falls off the bone.
- Test the lamb shanks for doneness by ensuring they are tender and easily pull away from the bone.
- Carefully remove the lamb shanks and serve on a platter.
- Spoon the vegetables and cooking juices over the lamb.
- Discard bay leaves before serving.