Cross-Cut Beef Shank

Cross-Cut Beef Shank

A beef cross-cut shank is a delicious and tender cut perfect for slow cooking. The slow, moist cooking breaks down the abundant connective tissues in the beef shank, resulting in incredibly tender meat. Paired with fresh vegetables and robust herbs to give you a wonderful one pot meal that will keep you full longer.

Ingredients:

  • Perennial Pastures Cross-cut Shank (2-3 lbs)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup red wine or vinegar of choice
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions:

  1. Season the beef shanks with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef shanks on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a slow cooker. Add the beef shanks, red wine, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  6. Serve hot, with vegetables and sauce.

This simple, gluten-free recipe should be easy to prepare and delicious! Enjoy!