Lamb Shanks

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 hours in slow cooker Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 lamb shanks, you can get these from your butcher
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 2 carrots, roughly chopped
• 1 tbs tomato paste
• 500ml Passata
• Handful Rosemary, fresh is ideal but dried works well too
• Handful Thyme, fresh is ideal but dried works well too
• 250ml water
• Pinch of salt and pepper

Method:

1. Place the lamb shanks, garlic and vegetables in the slow cooker or alternatively,a large casserole dish.
2. Mix the tomato paste, passata, herbs and water in a jug and pour over the shanks. Ensure the lamb shanks are fully covered by the mixture, if not add more water.
3. If using a slow cooker set it to a high setting and cook for 6 hours.
4. If using a casserole dish then preheat the oven to 140 C and cook for 6 hours
5. Place the cooked shanks onto warmed serving plates and enjoy with sides of your choice