Lemony beef shanks

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
112 ounce can beer
16 ounce can tomato paste
¼cupQuick mixing flour; (Wondra)
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonFreshly ground pepper
4Cloves garlic; minced
1mediumOnion; thinly sliced
½poundsFresh white mushrooms; sliced
3Carrots; peeled and sliced
poundsRed potatoes; scrubbed/in 1\" cubes
poundsBeef shank; trimmed of fat (2
1/2 to 2 3/4)
1canBe bonelss
1tablespoonGrated lemon zest
2tablespoonsLemon juice

Directions

In a 3½ quart electric slow cooker, mix together the beer and tomato paste. Whisk in the flour, salt, pepper and garlic until well-blended. Stir in the onion, mushrooms, carrots and potatoes. Add the beef shanks and push down into the vegetable mixture. Cover and cook on Low heat setting for 8 ½-9 hours or until the beef and potatoes are tender. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice just before serving.

Serving Ideas : Serve with dark bread and fresh fruit salad.

NOTES : Beef shanks cook to toothsome tenderness in the slow cooker. Serve with dark bread to soak up all the flavorful sauce.