Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 2 onions (sliced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (sliced)
  • 1 tsp light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 300 ml red wine or port
  • 300 ml good lamb or vegetable stock
  • 1 red pepper(seeded and sliced)
  • 1 green pepper(seeded and sliced)
  • 1 yellow pepper(seeded and sliced)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Chopped parsley (to sprinkle)

Instruction

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan and brown the lamb shanks on all sides. Remove from the pan and place in the slow cooker.
  • Reduce the heat and add the onions. Fry for 10 to 15 minutes until the onions have softened and are beginning to brown. Stir in the garlic, sugar and vinegar and cook for another minute or two.
  • Tip the onions on top of the lamb shanks, then add the herbs, wine (or port) and stock.
  • Pile the peppers on top, cover and cook on high for 8 hours. Season to taste.