4,920 likes, 42 comments - thelazymakoti on November 11, 2022: "The weather 🌧 Lamb shank stew * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 1 onion, finely chopped * 2 teaspoons garlic, minced * 3 finely diced carrot * 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar * 3 tbsp tomato paste * 3 cups beef stock * 2 bay leaves * few sprigs thyme * salt and pepper to taste * Season the lamb shanks on all sides with salt and pepper. Heat 2tbsp oil in a large pan on medium high heat and sear the shanks on all sides 5 minutes each side. Once seared, set aside on a plate. * Add the garlic, onion, thyme and carrot to the pan and saute for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. * Add the balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, stock,bay leaves, salt and pepper to the pan and give everything a stir. Bring to a gentle simmer. Once simmering return the lamb shanks to the pan and spoon some of the sauce overtop. Cover with a lid and cook 1 1/2 hours. * After 1 1/2 hours of cooking, flip the shanks over and keep cooking for 1 more hour till tender and falling off the bone * After a total of 2 1/2 hours, the lamb shanks should be fall apart tender. Serve with mash/samp".