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Slow-Cooker Easter Lamb

By Lena AbrahamPublished: Mar 13, 2018
VerifiedApproved by the Delish Test Kitchen
preview for This Slow Cooker Easter Lamb Is The Perfect Easy Meal For Any Holiday Gathering
Yields:
4
Total Time:
5 hrs
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If braised lamb for Easter dinner intimidates you, good news: it only looks that way. You can hack it in your slow cooker with a few key spices (we raided our pantry for McCormick Ground Mustard and Pure Ground Black Pepper to bring out the meat's rich flavor). The resulting fall-apart tender meat = worth it.

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Ingredients

  • 4 lb.

    lamb shanks

  • kosher salt

  • McCormick Pure Ground Black Pepper

  • 2 tsp.

    McCormick Ground Mustard

  • 1 Tbsp.

    vegetable oil

  • 1

    large yellow onion, sliced into rounds

  • 3

    medium carrots, peeled and cut into thirds

  • 2

    garlic cloves, thinly sliced

  • 3

    fresh sprigs rosemary

  • 4 cups

    beef broth, divided

  • Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

For Gravy:

  • 1 Tbsp.

    butter

  • 1

    shallot, minced

  • 1

    packet McCormick Original Country Gravy Mix

  • 1 cup

    whole milk

Directions

    1. Step 1Season lamb shanks all over with kosher salt, McCormick Pure Ground Black Pepper, and McCormick Ground Mustard. In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sear lamb on all sides.
    2. Step 2To your slow cooker, add onion, carrots, and seared lamb. Scatter garlic and rosemary and pour over 3 cups broth.
    3. Step 3Cook, covered, until tender, on low for 9 hours or high for 4½ to 5. Remove from slow cooker and let rest 10 minutes.
    4. Step 4Make gravy: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallot and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and sprinkle over McCormick Original Country Gravy Mix and stir until coated. Add milk and remaining broth to pan and whisk frequently. Bring mixture up to a simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
    5. Step 5Garnish lamb with parsley and serve with gravy.
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