CROSS CUT BEEF SHANK RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Lightly coat beef Shank Cross Cuts with flour. Heat 1-1/2 teaspoons oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown half of beef shanks on all sides; remove from stockpot. Repeat with remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons oil and shanks. Pour off drippings. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
• Add onion, carrot and celery to stockpot; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add wine; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until browned bits attached to stockpot are dissolved. Cook an additional 5 to 8 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes.
• Return beef to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2 to 3 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
• Meanwhile, prepare Gremolata. Place parsley, orange peel and garlic in food processor or blender container. Cover; process until finely chopped, stopping and scraping side of container as needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Remove cross cuts. Cut beef from bones; set aside. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Bring cooking liquid to a boil and cook 5 to 10 minutes or until reduced to 2 cups. Season with salt, as desired. Return beef to cooking liquid. Serve with creamy polenta; garnish with Gremolata.

Steps:

• Heat a large heavy pot or dutch oven on medium heat.
• Add oil and beef, season with a little salt and brown meat a few minutes.
• When meat is browned, add carrots, onion, celery and garlic to the pot and give it a good stir.
• Add water, salt and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
• When boiling, reduce heat to low and cover.
• Simmer covered over low heat until the meat is soft, about 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
• Add the barley, adjust the salt if needed and add fresh ground pepper.
• Simmer an additional 30-35, remove bay leaves and serve.
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