Basque Lamb Shanks

Contains ingredients found in a typical Basque stew.

• Ready In: 38 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 4  small lamb shanks
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  cup dried white bean
• 6  garlic cloves
• 1  cup  chicken stock or 1  cup  beef stock
• 1  cup red wine
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1⁄2  butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
• 1⁄2 cup pitted black olives
• 2  sprigs thyme
•  fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Combine the flour and salt in a zip-lock plastic bag.
2. One at a time, add the lamb shanks and shake until evenly coated.
3. Place a large saute pan over med-high heat and add the oil.
4. Add the lamb and cook, turning, for 15-20 minutes, until browned on all sides.
5. Transfer lamb to the slow cooker.
6. Add in the beans, garlic, stock, wine, and tomatoes.
7. Cover and cook on LOW for about 5 hours.
8. Add in the squash and cook on LOW for another 3 hours, until the lamb and squash are very tender.
9. Just before serving, stir in the olives and thyme and season to taste with salt and pepper.