Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Sweet Onions

🔹 Melt-in-Your-Mouth Braised Lamb Shoulder with Sweet Onions & Herbs 🔹

Fall-off-the-bone tender lamb slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, herby sauce with sweet caramelized onions – this is comfort food at its finest! 🔥

👉 Ingredients:

✅️2.5–3 lbs lamb shoulder (boneless or bone-in)

✅️2 tbsp olive oil

✅️Salt & freshly ground black pepper

✅️3 large onions, thinly sliced

✅️4 garlic cloves, minced

✅️1 cup tomato passata

✅️1/2 cup dry white wine

✅️1/2 cup beef or lamb stock

✅️1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

✅️1 tsp dried thyme

✅️1 tsp dried rosemary

✅️1 bay leaf

✅️Fresh parsley, for garnish

▶️ Instructions:

↪️1. Sear & Season: Pat the lamb dry, season with salt and pepper. Brown it in olive oil over medium-high heat, 4–5 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker.

↪️2. Flavor Base: In the same pan, cook the onions and garlic until golden and soft (6–8 min). Add to the slow cooker.

↪️3. Slow Cook: Pour in passata, wine, stock, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs. Stir gently. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hrs or HIGH for 4–5 hrs.

↪️4. Finish & Serve: Discard bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, or crusty bread!

✅ Tips for Best Results: 

◾️ Choose bone-in lamb for extra flavor and richness.

◾️ Use sweet yellow onions – they caramelize beautifully and add depth.

◾️ Deglaze the skillet with a splash of wine before adding to the slow cooker to capture all the savory bits!

📌 Prep Time: 15 min

📌 Cook Time: 8 hrs (low)

📌 Total Time: 8 hrs 15 min

📌 Calories: 615 kcal | Servings: 6