Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks with Lemon Myrtle and Roast Vegetables
Fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks slow-cooked with fragrant lemon myrtle and served alongside roasted root vegetables, a hearty Australian-inspired meal. This australian-inspired lamb ready in about 200 minutes pairs (about 1.5 lbs total) lamb shanks, olive oil, large, chopped onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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 (about 1.5 lbs total) lamb shanks
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large, chopped onion
- 3 medium, chopped carrots
- 2, chopped celery stalks
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 tsp lemon myrtle powder
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 medium, quartered potatoes
- 2, cut into chunks parsnips
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Season 4 lamb shanks with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper, then brown them well on all sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large chopped onion, 3 chopped carrots, 2 chopped celery stalks, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tsp lemon myrtle powder, cooking for 2 minutes to deepen flavor.
- Step 4: Pour in 2 cups beef broth and 1 cup red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Return the lamb shanks to the pot along with 2 fresh rosemary sprigs.
- Step 5: Cover and transfer to the oven, cooking for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until lamb is tender and falling off the bone.
- Step 6: Meanwhile, toss 4 quartered potatoes and 2 chopped parsnips with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet at 400°F for 40 minutes until golden.
- Step 7: Serve the lamb shanks atop the roasted vegetables, spooning the reduced cooking sauce over the top for a rich, aromatic finish.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks with Lemon Myrtle and Roast Vegetables 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 Lemon Myrtle and Roast Vegetables?
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 Lemon Myrtle and Roast Vegetables?
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 Lemon Myrtle and Roast Vegetables 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 Lemon Myrtle and Roast Vegetables?
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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