Slow Cooker Tender beef shanks

Slow Cooker Tender Beef Shanks

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef shanks (about 1.4 kg)
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1½ tsp salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, to thicken the sauce)
• 2 tbsp water (for the cornstarch slurry)

Preparation

1. Season the beef shanks with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Place sliced onions and garlic in the slow cooker.
3. Arrange the beef shanks on top.
4. Mix beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, thyme, and rosemary.
5. Pour the sauce over the beef and add bay leaves.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until fork-tender.
7. Thicken the sauce with cornstarch if desired.

Serving: Place the tender beef on a plate and generously spoon the rich brown sauce over it.