Beef Shank Chili

johnrhodes

2 years ago

“Beef Shank Chili” was a huge hit! I have never used Beef Shank in chili, up until now, and, I will definitely be making it again!! Cremers has Beef Shank on sale this week at $3.99lb. I picked up 5lbs for this week’s recipe. It was so flavorful, a rich bold flavor. Next time, I might kick up the heat just a bit. Not that there wasn’t some heat in the chili, perhaps just a tab more will make it pop.

You will need to let this cook on low 7-8 hours so the beef shank gets nice and tender, and the marrow in the bone releases into the chili (that’s the key friends is the marrow). And, give yourself about 1 1/2 hours prep time, all the dicing and chopping and trimming of meat! You really should get down to Cremer’s and grab some Beef Shanks and give this chili recipe a whirl!

Slow Cooker Beef Shank Chili

2 tbsp. Olive oil

4-5 lbs. beef shanks, meat cut off bone, trimmed of loose fat and cut into chunks

1 large yellow onion, chopped

1 large green bell pepper, chopped

1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced

1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes

1 (7 oz.) can diced green chilies

1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 ½ cups beef stock or broth

2 tbsp. chili powder

1 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. smoked paprika

1 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. oregano

4 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper, to taste

Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and Fritos (for garnish)

Spray a large slow cooker with cooking spray. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the beef shanks cuts with salt and pepper, then add to the oil and brown on all sides. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef shank pieces to the slow cooker. Reduce heat to low. Use ½ cup of beef stock or broth, or water to deglaze the pan and scrape up any browned bits. Pour the liquid from the skillet into the slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients (except garnish items) to the slow cooker and stir. Cook on low 7-8 hours. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and some Fritos.

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