Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks Braised in Wattleseed and Tomato

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks slowly braised in a rich tomato sauce infused with native Australian wattleseed for an earthy, aromatic flavor. This Australian-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs lamb shanks, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs total) lamb shanks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2 medium, diced carrot
• 2, diced celery stalks
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 28 oz (800 g) canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 tsp wattleseed powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 4 lamb shanks and brown on all sides for 8-10 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp wattleseed powder, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Pour in 28 oz crushed tomatoes and 1 1/2 cups beef broth, stirring to combine.
5. Step 5: Return lamb shanks to the pot, cover with a lid, and place in the oven. Braise for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.