Lamb shanks prepared this way is a wonderful one pot meal that you can make in your oven or on a work day morning in your crock pot.  With just five ingredients, it takes no time at all to prepare.  I prefer the larger Cannellini beans but you could easily substitute your favorite white bean.  This recipe is easy to multiply for any number of people.

Lamb Shanks with Cannellini Beans

Serves 2

2 lamb shanks
1 large can Cannellini beans
1 regular can of diced tomatoes, drained
1 Tbls. fresh chopped rosemary or 1 tsp. dried rosemary
About 2 cups chicken broth

In a dutch oven or a similar covered cooking pan, mix the beans, tomatoes and rosemary together.  Lay the lamb shanks over the beans.  Pour in the chicken broth to cover the shanks.  Cover and bake at 275 degrees for about 2 1/2 hours. 

Tags: lamb shanks, slow cooked lamb, white beans