Braised Beef Shanks

Braised Beef Shanks

Ingredients:

• 2 Lb Beef shanks

• 1 ½ C Red wine

• 1 C Chicken broth

• Zest of an orange

• 6 Anchovies (or sardines)

• 2 Whole cloves

• 5 Peppercorns

• 1 tsp Teeny Tiny Spice Company French Four Spice

• 1 tsp Salt

• 1 Each of carrot, leek, celery stalk, onion, and tomato, all chopped (I used a Tbs of tomato paste instead because I can’t stand tomatoes out of season).

Instructions:

1. In a Dutch oven, brown both sides of shanks in butter or fat.

2. Deglaze pan with chicken broth and red wine.

3. Add in all remaining ingredients, bring to a simmer over medium heat and then turn to a low simmer.

4. Put a circle of parchment paper over stew and cover with a lid. Braise for 3-4 hours or until fork tender.

5. Add salt and pepper to taste.