Slow Cooked French Onion Lamb Shanks
April 7, 2016
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 5 hrs
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5 mins
5 hrs
5 hrs 5 mins
- Yields: 4 serves
Directions
1Place all in slow cooker
2Cook on high for 4-5 hours
3Leave lid off for last 15 minutes to reduce liquid.
4Serve with cheese and parsley mashed potato's
54 potatoes boiled and mashed
61 handful tasty cheese
71 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
82 tablespoons thickened cream
9Mix mix until smooth and creamy.
Submitted by Gail Burge
42 Reviews
Leanne
January 24, 2021
Am going to try tonight!! Did anyone braise the shanks prior or just straight into the pot?
Daz
December 21, 2020
I decided to try this one tonight, only change I made was the Onion as my son isn’t a fan of it (33 yrs old, yeh I know hahaha) so I substituted the onion with cherry tomatoes and wasn’t disappointed, very nice if I say so myself… 5 stars for sure
Paul
August 22, 2020
Shanks at their best. Super recipe, love it every time! Family favourite.
Pam
August 10, 2020
I made this for the first time last night, certainly won’t be the last – delicious 😋😋
Ian Clarke
August 8, 2020
Simple, few ingredients, awesome flavour, so easy.
Jacqui Bull
August 7, 2020
First time making these tonight, they were amazing, the whole family loved them, will definitely make again.
Steph H
July 12, 2020
I’ve never been a big fan of lamb shanks, UNTIL NOW! This recipe is amazing and so full of flavour. If I could give it more stars I would.
Adrienne
June 28, 2020
Just finished eating this tonight and everyone cleaned their plate! So easy to make. I followed the recipe to the letter except I took the meat off the bones at the end, added some cornflour to the liquid and then returned the meat to the slow cooker while I served up the mash and green beans. Perfect Sunday dinner on a cold winter’s night
Paul
June 28, 2020
Family favourite. Sooo, good. Best ever.
Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
May 19, 2020
No you don’t need to pre brown them Kerrie 🙂
Kerrie
May 18, 2020
Do the shanks need to be browned first. Thanks
Helen
April 22, 2020
I love this recipe, at the end I make a slurry of plain flour and water and add it to the juices to thicken and make a gravy. Amazing
SW
February 25, 2020
Fantastic recipe with store cupboard ingredients. I made a slight change in not reducing the sauce towards the end, instead, I removed the shanks (I used homegrown hogget) and added cornflour to make a thicker sauce. Blitzed the cornflour into the remaining liquid. A wonderful autumn touch to the meal.
Sally
February 4, 2020
Absolutely scrumshussss! I was ready to put my slow cooker away in the cupboard or give away bcoz i hadn’t made anything that i found absolutley delicious, until this, slow cooker definately staying 😋😀
Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
September 18, 2019
Dry 🙂
Moira
September 17, 2019
Can anyone please tell me do I need to mix the onion soup mix with water or anything? Or just add in it dry?
Thank you
Jennifer Taylor
June 17, 2019
I cooked this dish today but substituted the lamb shanks with 6 chicken drumsticks. I also usd the low salt variety of the onion soup mix. I cooked it on low for 8 hours & thickened the sauce with cornflour. I served it with sweet potato mash & steamed broccoli. A very enjoyable meal.
Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
June 14, 2019
Yes I’d give it an extra 2hrs 🙂
Wendy
June 13, 2019
If I double the recipe do I cook it for longer?
Thanks!
Katrina
January 10, 2019
We have these about once a fortnight. Absolutely delicious! Such an easy and tasty recipe. I always keep the leftover gravy and have it with sausages the next night. Can’t wait to try it with beef.
Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
August 17, 2018
You do Kathy Roberts – doesn’t seem like you are looking I very hard??
You have about 2500 other recipes to choose from that have NONE
Go do that instead of being rude on other members recipes 🙂
Help thyself – it’s not hard after all 🙂
Kathy
August 14, 2018
PLEASE why can’t we have recipes with ingredients without using packaged ingredients ( French Onion Soup)
Jocelyn
June 18, 2018
These were so good will be definitely making them again
Karen Lyons
April 12, 2018
I added a teaspoon of chilli flakes and a teaspoon crushed garlic, thickened liquid with a little cornflour..absolutely fantastic
Leonie Rogers
April 4, 2018
Divine. It was so flavoursome and the meat simply fell off the bones. We are putting this in our favourites to have again.
Leah D
March 24, 2018
Fantastic recipe, I have made this several times and it never disappoints.
Andrea Bonnar
March 16, 2018
I made this recipe the other day, deeeelish! I used a tsp of powdered beef stock instead of liquid stock , a can of chopped tomatoes, a clove of garlic and two tiny red chillies, it was a hit. And the gravy on mashed potatoes is super yum, thanks for an easy shanks recipe
Regina
September 1, 2017
I love this recipe and so did the whole family! So easy to throw together too. I use beef instead of lamb shanks and serve on mashed potato. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Jen
July 16, 2017
This was a real winner!! Followed the recipe except for the carrots and thickened the sauce with 3 tablespoons of instant chicken gravy with 30min to go. Delicious!!
Terry dodds
July 15, 2017
Could i use french onion tin soup in this as i cant find pkt one
Robynne Dare
July 13, 2017
We had this for dinner last week and it was very yummy with lots of flavour… So this week my dad asked if you could use Turkey legs. We had it for dinner tonight with Turkey legs and the only ingredient i changed was the Beef stock to Chicken stock and was yummy… I’m not a fan of turkey as i find it too dry but this just fell apart…. Only problem with turkey is that it is also very filling….
Michelle
June 3, 2017
This recipe is excellent. The sauce has a lovely flavour and it’s a very affordable family meal.
Thank you Gail
Ann S
May 7, 2017
Loved this.
I used gravy flour to thicken the cooking liquid into a gravy and added an extra slug of wostershire sauce and tomato sauce.
Easy recipe as I always have these ingredients in the pantry.
Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
August 17, 2016
I would do so Lesley, lamb shanks are very tolerable to long times cooking, but be sure to cook on LOW not high 🙂
Lesley
August 17, 2016
Hi,I am just wondering whether I could cook these for 8 and a bit hours as I will be at work all day?
Tracy
August 2, 2016
Omg they were amazing will be cooking again
Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
July 18, 2016
That’s all 🙂
The shanks will release heaps
Amanda
July 18, 2016
Hi just wondering if the 1 cup of beef stock is the only liquid in this recipe? Just doesn’t seem enough liquid to cook properly? Not wanting to stuff it up! 🙂
Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
June 3, 2016
The oily nature of lamb could make them a little oily but give it a go I say 🙂
Amanda
June 1, 2016
Curious, could throwing in other veggies as well as the carrots work too? I’ve got a fussy toddler to feed and veggies always end up on the floor haha.
Kim
May 12, 2016
Whole family loves this one!
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Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
January 25, 2021
I’m a straight in kinda gal myself Leanne 🙂