Winterfest Slow Cooker Beef Shanks Recipes

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.

SLOW COOKER BEEF SHANKS WITH MUSHROOMS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut up the potatoes, mushrooms an onions. Place them in the slow cooker with beef shanks on top.
• Combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl. Mix and pour over the beef.
• Cook on High for 2 hours and then low for 6-8 hours.