- 6
- 30 mins
- 450 mins
Ingredients
- GREMOLATA:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 6 beef shanks (14 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine or beef broth
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1-1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 celery rib, sliced
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Preparation
Step 1
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
In a large skillet, brown beef in butter and oil. Transfer meat and drippings to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add wine to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; pour over meat. Add the tomatoes, broth, carrots, onion, celery, thyme, oregano, bay leaves and remaining salt.
Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaves.
Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
In a small bowl, combine the gremolata ingredients. Serve beef with gremolata and sauce.
Yield: 6 servings.