Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks in a Rich Sauce

🧾 Ingredients
4 Lamb Shanks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
6 whole garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs rosemary
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
½ cup tomato juice or crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
½ teaspoon thyme or mixed spices (optional)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and brown the lamb shanks on all sides until golden. Remove and set aside.

In the same pot, add the onion and sauté until softened. Add the garlic and cook briefly.

Add the tomato paste, spices, bay leaves, and rosemary and cook until fragrant. Return the lamb shanks to the pot, add the stock and tomato juice until the meat is partially covered.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2.5–3 hours, or until the meat is very tender and falls apart easily.

(Alternatively, it can be baked in the oven at 170°C for 3 hours.)
Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or bread.

🌿 Tip: The longer it simmers, the more tender and flavorful the result.