Burgundy is a stunning region of France, infamous for winemaking and amazing cuisine. This delicious Lamb Shanks recipe will bring you to Burgundy, France for your evening meal.

Burgundy lamb shanks, the finished product of this amazing lamb shanks recipe!
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Easy to make and even crock-pot adaptable, this recipe may take 8 hours to cook; but the results are incredible. Tender lamb which falls off the bone in a rich wine sauce. You will be making it again and again. Burgundy wine is key to this recipe. Any Pinot Noir from Burgundy will work, but because the wine is central to the flavor of the recipe we suggest a Louis Jadot Domaine Gagey Bourgogne Le Chapitre, this beautiful vintage can usually be found for under $30.

Burgundy is a stunning region of France, infamous for winemaking and amazing cuisine. This delicious Lamb Shanks recipe will bring you to Burgundy, France for your evening meal. Easy to make and even crock-pot adaptable, this recipe may take 8 hours to cook; but the results are incredible. Tender lamb which falls off the bone in a rich wine sauce. You will be making it again and again. Burgundy wine is key to this recipe. Any Pinot Noir from Burgundy will work, but because the wine is central to the flavor of the recipe we suggest a Louis Jadot Domaine Gagey Bourgogne Le Chapitre, this beautiful vintage can usually be found for under $30. Or try a rich Pinot Noir!

For a night in France without the flight, this easy recipe will have singing Amore!

Ingredients

The Burgundy Lamb Shanks Recipe:

Ingredients

  • 4 (20 ounce) lamb shanks
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 1 cup Burgundy wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules

Preparations

Preparation

Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker.

Sprinkle with the parsley, garlic, oregano and lemon peel.

In a small saucepan, saute the onion and carrot in oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender.

Stir in wine or broth and bouillon.

Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Pour over lamb. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove lamb and keep warm. Strain cooking juices and skim fat.

In a small saucepan, bring juices to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half.

Serve reduced sauce with the lamb.

This delicious lamb shanks recipe is bound to impress your friends and leave your guests more than satisfied. For a night in France without the flight, this easy recipe will have singing Amore!