Using the slow cooker is one of my favourite methods for cooking in winter. Simply prepare, set and leave. Lamb shanks are no exception. These lamb shanks are so tender when slow cooked the meat literally falls off the bone.

Serves: 2 (multiply ingredients for additional serves)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 8 hours

Ingredients:
2 lamb shanks
2 carrots
1 sweet potato
2 celery sticks
1 brown onion
2 cloves of garlic
2 tbs of seeded mustard
2 tbs of tomato paste
Salt and pepper
Olive oil

Method:
Brown onion and garlic on low heat in a saucepan or cooking pot with olive oil, salt and pepper
Add lamb shanks and allow to brown
While onion and lamb shanks are browning, chop vegetables and add to slow cooker
When onion and lamb shanks have browned, add to slow cooker

Add tomato paste and seeded mushrooms to slow cooker
Cook on high for first hour then reduce to low for remaining time
Cook for a total of 8 hours