BURGUNDY LAMB SHANKS

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For those who love fall-from-the-bone lamb, this recipe shared by Val Creutz of Southold, New York fills the bill. Burgundy wine adds a special touch to the sauce that's served alongside. -Mrs. F. W. Creutz, Southold, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

4 lamb shanks (about 20 ounces each)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup Burgundy wine
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules

Steps:

Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with the parsley, garlic, oregano and lemon zest., In a small saucepan, saute onion and carrot in oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in wine and bouillon. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Pour over lamb. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove lamb and keep warm. Strain cooking juices and skim fat. In a small saucepan, bring juices to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Serve with lamb.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 198mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 54g protein.