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Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks is a hearty and flavorful dish that will leave your taste buds satisfied. This dish has its origins in traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, where slow cooking is a popular method to bring out the tenderness and rich flavors of the lamb. Using a slow cooker allows the meat to be cooked slowly, resulting in tender, fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks infused with aromatic herbs and spices.

Consider serving these lamb shanks with creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy couscous for a comforting and filling plate. Additionally, a side of roasted vegetables, such as carrots, parsnips, and Brussels sprouts, perfectly complements the tenderness of the lamb shanks. To brighten up the flavors, add a refreshing side salad with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and a lemon vinaigrette. Don't forget some crusty bread to sop up the delicious sauce!

Ingredients:

- 4 lamb shanks (~ 3 lbs in weight)
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- Optional: 1 onion chopped or small diced carrot or potato
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional base: garlic & herb base

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb shanks on all sides until nicely seared. Remove and transfer the shanks to a slow cooker.

2. Add browned shanks, veggies, and base (if using) to slow cooker. Follow with beef broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours (or high for 4), or until the lamb is tender and easily falls off the bone.

4. Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the lamb shanks from the slow cooker and set them aside. Skim off any fat from the sauce that has accumulated on the surface.

For a thicker sauce, pour the remaining liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced to desired consistency.

Serve the lamb shanks on a platter, drizzled with the reduced sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Enjoy your delicious Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks along with your choice of sides for a memorable and satisfying meal!