Lamb Shanks
Want an easy to make comfort meal? This lamb shank recipe using the InstaPot or slow cooker may fill that need. Serve it with Mushroom Risotto for dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 Lamb Shanks
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 Carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 cup Red Wine
- 6 cup Beef Broth
- 1/2 Onion chopped
Instructions
- Rinse lamb shanks and dry with a paper towel. Salt and Pepper them on all sides.
- Heat a medium sized skillet. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the skillet. Using tongs, carefully place lamb shanks in the skillet and sear them on each side until browned.
- Remove them from the skillet and place them into the InstaPot.
- Add onion and carrots to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for a minute or two. Remove from the skillet and add them to the InstaPot.
- Pour the red wine into the skillet to deglaze the pan, and add beef broth and heat thoroughly. Add this to the InstaPot and seal the pot, making sure the steam valve is closed.
- Set the InstaPot to Pressure and set the time for 60 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
Notes
You can also make this in a slow cooker – follow the same steps, but cook on low for 8-9 hours.