Lamb Shanks in Rich Tomato and Red Wine Sauce

There's something heart-warming about the natural robust flavours of lamb shanks. It's hearty, delicious and filling...that's my kind of a meal! This is one of our family favourites and it is cooked in one pot, quite literally. It's so simple - set your slow cooker on high, plonk in all the ingredients and cook it for 7 hours. In the meanwhile, you could be out shopping, catching up with family & friends, working, etc and when you get home, you will be greeted with the aromas that will immediately get your taste buds going!

Ingredients(serves 2 very hearty meals or 4 main meals)

2 large lamb shanks
2 carrots, chopped into chunks
1 celery, chopped into chunks
1 red spanish onion, chopped into chunks
4 large tomatoes, chopped into chunks
1/2 cup lentils, no soaking required
4 cloves of garlic, skin removed
2 long sprigs of fresh rosemary / 4 tbsps of dried rosemary
4 small sprigs of fresh thyme / 2 tbsps of dried thyme
1/2 cup fresh parsley


400ml of tinned tomato soup (I like the RED brand)

1/2 bottle of red wine
4 tbsps of extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

1. Set your slow cooker on 'High' while you prepare all the ingredients. Do not worry, your slow cooker will not crack or explode
2. When all the ingredients are ready, add them all into the slow cooker. Cook in on 'High' for 7 hours
3. Serve on a bed of rice, pasta, mashed potatoes or on its own

Tip: This meal keeps very well. In fact, the flavours continue to develop 24 - 48 hours after it's been cooked!