Artichoke And Lamb Shanks Crock Pot Dinner Recipes

CROCK POT GREEK LAMB, ARTICHOKE & ONION STEW

Steps:

• mix all ingredients (except the last 4 listed) in a large slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until lamb and onions are tender.
• Stir in artichoke hearts. Cover and let stand 5 minutes (or until hearts are hot).
• Remove the cinnamon stick.
• Serve sprinkled with walnuts and feta.

LAMB SHANKS WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• Rub shanks with 1 tbsp lemon juice and season. In a skillet, saute shanks in olive oil and sear, turning to brown all sides.
• Transfer shanks to a casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. Add onion and bake covered, for 2 1/2 hours.
• Add beef broth, wine, and artichoke hearts. raise heat to 350°F and bake covered for 30 minutes more.
• Transfer lamb and chokes to a platter to keep warm. Mix cornstarch and water in a cup. On stovetop, Add cornstarch mixture to the casserole dish and cook with the lamb juice on med-high heat to thicken.

GREEK LAMB SHANKS (SLOW COOKER)

Steps:

• Place lamb and flour in large plastic bag and shake to coat.
• Heat oil in pan and add lamb in batches and cook until browned.
• Heat remaining oil and cook onions and garlic stirring until onions are soft.
• Combine wine, stock, rind artichokes and olives in a large jug.
• Place lamb in slow cooker pot and pour liquid mixture over lamb.
• Cover pot with lid.
• Cook on high setting for 4 hours or low setting for 8 hours.
• Stir in oregano and salt and pepper just prior to serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if required.