Winterfest Slow Cooker Beef Shanks

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 6
Winterfest Slow Cooker Beef Shanks - a comforting and hearty slow-cooked beef dish for cold winter days
in Beef

Prep

20 min

Cook

8-10 hours

Ready In

8-10 hours and 20 minutes

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 carrots , cut in quarters
4 onions , cut in quarters
2 turnips , peeled and diced
1 rutabaga , peeled and diced
6 potatoes , cut lengthwise
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
4 slices beef shank , 1-inch thick
2 -3 tablespoons flour
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
497
Sugar
16g
Fat
15g
Winterfest Slow Cooker Beef Shanks is the perfect comfort food for cold winter days. This hearty and warming dish is made from beef shanks slow-cooked with an array of root vegetables, such as carrots, onions, turnips, and rutabaga. The recipe is simple, yet flavorful, and packed with healthy nutrients. Slow cooking ensures that the beef shanks are juicy and tender, with a rich and savory flavor. The vegetables are fork-tender and infused with the aroma and flavor of the beef broth. This dish is perfect for large families or meal prepping, as it can be made in large batches and stored for future meals.

Instructions

1.Mix flour, thyme, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Dredge each beef shank evenly on both sides with the mixture.
2.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add oil. Brown the beef shanks for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
3.Transfer the browned beef shanks to a slow cooker. Add the carrots, onions, turnips, rutabaga, and bay leaves on top of the beef shanks. Pour in the beef broth but do not stir.
4.Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours.
5.Once the cooking time is up, gently remove the beef shanks from the slow cooker. Add cornstarch to the slow cooker, and stir until the sauce thickens. Serve the beef shanks with the sauce and vegetables on top.

PROS

Winterfest Slow Cooker Beef Shanks is a comforting and warming dish that fills you up on cold winter days.
It is also a great way to use up root vegetables that are in season.

Slow cooking ensures that the beef shanks are juicy, succulent and fall-off-the-bone tender.

This dish can be prepared ahead of time, making it perfect for busy days.

CONS

Slow-cooking beef shanks takes a long time, as much as 10 hours, so plan accordingly.

This is not a diet-friendly dish.
It is rich and hearty, and high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef shanks are a good source of protein and iron, which helps maintain healthy muscles and red blood cells.
Carrots, turnips, and rutabaga are packed with vitamins A, C, and K, fiber, and antioxidants, which boost your immune system and protect your body from damage caused by free radicals.
The thyme in this recipe is a natural antiseptic and has been linked to reducing inflammation and breast cancer risk.

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