Cooking with Annie - Red Wine and Black Pepper Braised Beef Shanks

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Bouillon is a cost-effective base for braising.

Season beef shanks liberally with salt and black pepper.

Sear beef shanks in a skillet until browned on all sides.

Add celery, onion, and garlic to the skillet and cook until caramelized.

Transfer browned beef shanks and vegetables to a slow cooker.

Add balsamic vinegar, a whole bottle of wine, and beef broth to the slow cooker.

Set slow cooker on low and cook for 6 to 8 hours until meat is tender and falls off the bone.

Reduce the sauce in the slow cooker if needed before serving.

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