Beef Shank Stew A La Crock Pot Recipes

BEEF SHANK STEW A LA CROCK POT

Steps:

• During hot weather move the crock pot into the shade on the patio.
• No need to work the AC more than necessary.
• In a mixing bowl combine Ale and Tomato Paste, whisk'til well mixed.
• Whisk in the Wondra, Salt, Red chilies, Pepper, and Garlic.
• Mix well.
• Pour into crock pot.
• Set heat on low.
• Stir in Onions, Celery, Potatoes, mushrooms, and Carrots.
• Work Beef Shanks down under the surface of the broth.
• Cover, cook on low for 9 hours,'til beef is tender.
• Stir a bit of Lemon zest and juice into each bowl before serving.
• This goes well with hot, buttered, corn sticks (My recipe#74650) and several cold beers.
• May be eaten while alone but not recommended.
• It's much better with company.

SLOW COOKER BEEF SHANK STEW

Steps:

• Gather all the spices together and put them into a plastic bag or container. Add the flour and mix well.
• Dredge the meat in the flour mixture and add to a heated and oiled skillet.
• Sear all sides of the pieces of meat and remove them after they've got some color. (2-3 minutes). Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
• Add about 1 cup of beef broth to the skillet to lift the fond. Stir, and then add the liquid to the slow cooker.
• Add the remaining seasoning mix that you dredged the beef shanks in.
• Add the rest of the vegetables except for the potatoes.
• Add the beef broth.
• Cook over low heat for 4 hours. After four hours is up, add the potatoes to the stew, give it a stir and continue cooking for another 3-4 hours.
• When the potatoes are tender, the stew is ready. Remove the bay leaves and serve with buttered bread.