Easy Slow Cooker Beef Shanks

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There's something magical about a slow-cooked meal after a long day, and these easy beef shanks do exactly that, transforming meat and some pantry staples into a comforting creation.

serves/makes:

ready in:
over 5 hrs

2 reviews

ingredients

cooking oil, as needed
2 meaty beef shanks
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 can (15 ounce size) diced tomatoes, drained

directions

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to just lightly coat the bottom of the skillet. Add the beef shanks and brown on all sides. Place the browned shanks in the crock pot.

Sprinkle the shanks with the onion soup mix then top with the diced tomatoes.

Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6 hours or until the shanks are very tender. Serve the shanks with the savory tomato sauce.

crock pot notes

Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.

nutrition data

269 calories, 11 grams fat, 20 grams carbohydrates, 24 grams protein per serving.

reviews & comments

denniseleavy REVIEW:
April 20, 2021

We love this recipe and it's so easy. I don't change a thing. The onion soup mix and tomatoes balance out the flavors perfectly. I serve it over mashed potatoes. YUM!
Shopkeeper REVIEW:
April 3, 2009

needed to add a can of french onion soup to cut down on the tomato flavor, also added sliced mushrooms for flavor and bulk.

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