Beef Shank and Bean Trio Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time2 Hr 40 Min
Ready In2 Hr 50 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Lima or Great Northern beans - 4 ounces
 Red pinto beans - 4 ounces
 Water3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Beef shanks - 3 (2 pounds), cross cuts
 Medium onion - 1, coarsely chopped
 Salt2 Teaspoon
 Sugar2 Teaspoon
 Pepper red1/8 Teaspoon, crushed
 Tomatoes16 Can (10oz)
 Flour2 Tablespoon
 Green beans - 16-ounce can, drained

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Place beans in a Dutch oven and add water.
2. Soak beans overnight or quick soak.
3. Do not drain.

MAKING:
4. Place shanks in pot and push them deep to cover.
5. Add onion, salt, sugar, and red pepper.
6. Cover and simmer 2 ½ hours.
7. Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid.
8. Stir liquid into flour to blend.
9. Gradually add flour mixture to beans and stir until thickened.
10. Add tomatoes and green beans and continue cooking 15 minutes more.

SERVING:
11. Serve beef shank and bean trio immediately.
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