Slow Cooker Greek Lamb Shanks

    By Alyssa Rivers
on Mar 19, 2018, Updated Nov 30, 2020

Slow Cooker Greek Lamb Shanks are fall off the bone tender and rubbed in the best greek spices. Potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and kalamata olives all cook to perfection in the slow cooker and make such a delicious meal in one! 

Slow Cooker Greek Lamb Shanks on a white platter.

Easter is right around the corner and let me ask,  lamb or ham? We have always been a ham sort of family on Easter but I am all about trying new things. This year we are having lamb! Whether you are having ham or lamb on Easter, try a new seasoning to really amp up the flavor of your dish. McCormick’s bold spices were used to create this amazing greek spice rub for the lamb, and the flavor is out of this world!

Making a tasty and nutritious meal does not have to be complicated especially when you use your slow cooker! Your lamb will be the star in the slow cooker infused with greek seasoning. It will slow cooker to tender perfection and have the best savory flavor.

What spices are used in Greek seasoning?

Herbs such as rosemary, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper all make their debut in this greek spice rub. After you sear the lamb shank you will rub it in the spice rub and then allow it to cook to perfection.

McCormick seasonings on a white table and a small dish of mixed seasonings.

How do you cook lamb in a slow cooker?

Start by putting your potatoes, kalamata olives, and sun-dried tomatoes in the bottom. Pan sear the lamb shanks until brown and add to the slow cooker. Rub the greek spices on the lamb shanks and add to the top of the slow cooker. Add chicken broth and lemon juice.

How long do you cook a lamb in the slow cooker?

Turn your slow cooker on low and cook for 8 hours. Or you can turn it on high for 1 hour and cook it for about 6 hours.

Slow Cooker Greek Lamb Shanks in a slow cooker.

Your family is going to go crazy for this fall of the bone tender lamb meat. It has such incredible flavor and seasonings. It is so nice to let the slow cooker do all of the work and free up the oven for rolls or other side dishes you will be creating for your feast. It makes the perfect meal with the potatoes, sun dried tomatoes, and kalamata olives. This greek flavored inspired meal is perfect for your holiday feast!

For more recipe inspirations like this  Rack of Lamb with Quinoa-Hazelnut Crust and Mint Pesto, Electric Pressure Cooker Lamb, or this Slow Cooker Ham, Spiced Orange Glazed Ham,  visit McCormick

Slow Cooker Greek Lamb Shanks on a white platter with McCormick seasonings.

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Slow Cooker Greek Lamb Shanks

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Slow Cooker Greek Lamb Shanks are fall off the bone tender and rubbed in the best greek spices. Potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and kalamata olives all cook to perfection in the slow cooker and make such a delicious meal in one!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Servings: 4

Ingredients 

Greek Spice Rub:

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons McCormick dried oregano
  • 1 tsp McCormick dried basil
  • 1 tsp McCormick dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick onion powder

Instructions 

  • Heat a large heavy skillet with the olive oil. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper. Brown the shanks on each side.
  • Add the potatoes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and salt and pepper. Add chicken broth and lemon juice to the bottom of your slow cooker. Add the lamb on top and rub the greek spice rub on the lamb shanks.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours or until tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 42gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 893mgPotassium: 987mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 135IUVitamin C: 30.8mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 4.5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Close-up of Slow Cooker Greek Lamb Shanks on a white plate.

This post was sponsored by McCormick®. I love working with brands that I am passionate about and use in the kitchen for myself. All opinions expressed are my own.

 

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