Directions for: Zinfandel Braised Beef Shanks
Ingredients
2 6 to 8-oz cross-cut beef shanks
a splash of extra virgin olive oil
2 onions, chopped
4 clove garlic, peeled
2 carrots, chopped
1 750 mL bottle of any zinfandel or red wine
2-3 large sprigs of rosemary, fresh
1 tsp peppercorns
1 tsp salt
1-2 bay leaves
1 cup prunes
Directions
1. Splash the oil into your favourite heavy skillet and heat over medium high heat. Sear the beef until browned, crispy and delicious, about 5 minutes then flip and sear the second side. Transfer to a slow cooker. Pile in all the remaining ingredients, cover and cook on high for six hours or low for eight hours. Serve and share.
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