Description
Slow Cooker Miso-Braised Lamb Shanks with Root Mash is a comforting dish that brings together tender lamb shanks infused with rich miso flavors, served over a creamy root mash. Perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings, this recipe is both simple and impressive. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks (about 2.5 lbs total)
- 1/2 cup white or yellow miso paste
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 cups beef broth
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper; place in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix miso paste, garlic, onion, and beef broth. Pour over the lamb.
- Add chopped carrots and any additional vegetables you prefer.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- About an hour before serving, boil potatoes until fork-tender; mash with butter and cream until smooth.
- Serve lamb shanks over root mash with sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, sear the lamb shanks in a pan before placing them in the slow cooker. Swap lamb for beef shanks or use mushrooms for a vegetarian option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.