If you ask my kids what they want for dinner over the weekend, they usually say – slow-cooked meat with couscous or mashed potato. Winter is when we have many slow-cooked recipes made in the slow cooker or over the stovetop. Because, of course, slow-cooked meats somehow are always so comforting. Right? For me, red meat like beef, lamb, or pork has got to be fork-tender unless it’s burgers or steaks. This is why I do love my slow cooker very much. I can just throw in a few ingredients and forget it for hours. It was often a lifesaver when I was busy with cake orders and had no time to cook.
Step-by-step: Slow cooker lamb
Wet ingredients – Combine all the ingredients for the liquid marinade in a bowl or measuring cup. Set asidePro tip – Use a whisk to ensure you have no lumps from the tomato or honey.
Combine – Add all the remaining ingredients in the slow cooker or crockpot except the cornstarch. Pour the liquid marinade over and combine well. Make sure the meat is tucked under the liquid marinade.Pro tip – Add the oil, onions, and garlic (slices and whole). Followed by the lamb, salt, and pepper. Layering will ensure even distribution.
Slow cook – Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours or until the meat is fork-tender. Thicken – Once the meat is fork-tender, combine the cornstarch with a bit of water to create a slurry – add it to the slow cooker – stir well. Continue to cook for 30 minutes on low or 15 minutes on high.Pro tip – Adding the starch now will ensure the sauce thickens nicely.1 tbsp Cornstarch Serve – Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.Pro tip – Discard the leaves from the thyme and bay leaves before servings.
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Creative ways to use slow cooker lamb
Pulled Lamb Sliders: Slow-cook lamb shoulder or leg in the slow cooker until tender enough to be shredded easily with a fork. Serve the pulled lamb on small slider buns with your favorite toppings like coleslaw, pickles, or barbecue sauce. Lamb Tacos or Burritos: Shred the slow-cooked lamb and use it as a filling for tacos or burritos. Warm up tortillas, add the shredded lamb, and top with salsa, guacamole, diced onions, and fresh cilantro. Alternatively, layer the lamb with rice, beans, and your preferred fillings in a large tortilla for a hearty burrito. Lamb Curry: Slow-cook the lamb with spices, onions, garlic, ginger, and coconut milk to create a flavorful lamb curry. Serve it with steamed rice or naan bread for a satisfying and aromatic meal. Lamb with rice: Use slow-cooked lamb in a fragrant and flavorful lamb rice dish. Layer cooked rice with lamb, sautéed onions, and aromatic spices such as cumin, cardamom, and spices. Bake the layered rice in the oven until the flavors meld together, and serve it with raita or yogurt. Lamb Shepherd’s Pie: Use slow-cooked lamb as a traditional shepherd’s pie base. Layer the lamb with cooked vegetables such as peas and carrots, and top it with a generous layer of mashed potatoes. Bake until the potatoes are golden and crispy for a comforting and complete meal.
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