Instant Pot Garlic-Herb Beef Shanks
December 20, 2016
These delicious bone-in beef shanks, veggies, and broth come together with all the tenderness and flavor of slow cooking … in a fraction of the time!
Virgin Diet compliant: Cycles 1, 2, and 3
Sugar Impact Diet compliant: Cycles 1, 2, and 3
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 3-4 Servings
Ingredients
4 bone-in grassfed beef shanks (about 2-1/2 lbs)
1/4 cup arrowroot or potato starch
1 medium organic yellow onion, chopped
1 stalk organic celery, chopped
2 organic carrots, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup beef stock or beef bone broth
Directions
1Pat the beef shanks dry using a paper towel.
2Put the arrowroot or potato starch in a resealable plastic bag; add the beef shanks, and seal.
3Toss well until beef shanks are completely coated.Toss well until beef shanks are completely coated.
4Heat olive oil in an Instant Pot on saute setting and add coated beef shanks.
5Cook 4-5 minutes on each side, until thoroughly browned.
6Remove the shanks and add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic; saute another 2-3 minutes.
7In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato paste with the red wine.
8Add that liquid, the shanks, plus all the remaining ingredients except fresh parsley to the Instant Pot.
9Close the lid, seal the valve, set it to high pressure, and cook for 35 minutes.
10When the timer goes off, turn the vent on the lid and let the steam release.
11Let stand 5-10 minutes.
12Taste cooked beef shanks and season as needed with additional salt and pepper, then sprinkle on chopped parsley before serving.
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