Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks with Bush Tomato and Wattleseed Jus
Rich and tender lamb shanks braised slowly in a savory jus infused with bush tomatoes and wattleseed for a distinctly Australian flavor. This australian-inspired lamb ready in about 200 minutes pairs olive oil, large, diced yellow onion, medium, sliced carrots 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 shanks (about 2.5 lbs total) lamb shanks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 2 medium, sliced carrots
- 2, sliced celery stalks
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup, chopped dried bush tomatoes
- 1 tbsp ground wattleseed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season 4 lamb shanks with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper, then brown on all sides, about 8 minutes, and transfer to a plate.
- Step 2: Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 2 sliced carrots, and 2 sliced celery stalks to the pot; sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Pour in 1 cup dry red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen browned bits, and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- Step 4: Return lamb shanks to the pot along with 3 cups beef broth, 1/4 cup chopped dried bush tomatoes, 1 tbsp ground wattleseed, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Step 5: Cover tightly and transfer to the oven. Braise for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until meat is tender and falling off the bone.
- Step 6: Remove lamb shanks and keep warm. Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan, discard solids, and simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
- Step 7: Serve lamb shanks drizzled generously with wattleseed and bush tomato jus.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks with Bush Tomato and Wattleseed Jus take to make?
Total time is about 200 minutes (20 min prep + 180 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks with Bush Tomato and Wattleseed Jus?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks with Bush Tomato and Wattleseed Jus?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks with Bush Tomato and Wattleseed Jus for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks with Bush Tomato and Wattleseed Jus?
Australian lamb like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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