Easy Braised Beef Shank (炖牛肉小腿)

This recipe is another way of braising beef. Using hind shank part of beef actually is not that complicated, most commonly this part of beef is used in preparation of soups. Here, I added some healthy vegetables and I'm sure you are going to enjoy it.



INGREDIENTS:

1.70 lb./ 770 gm. beef hind shank
8 oz tomato sauce
2 medium size potato (cut into wedges)
2 medium size carrot (cut into wedges)
half of large size green bell pepper
2 stalks green onion
2 Tbsp. oil
1 medium onion
4 cloves garlic
2 whole bay leaf
5 slices pickle
salt and ground pepper to taste

PREPARATION:

1. In cooking pot put the beef, bay leaf and 2.5 cups water. Let it to boil until the meat is tender.
2. When the meat is tender separate the beef and broth. Set aside.
3. In a wok, heat oil and saute garlic and onion.
4. Add the potatoes and carrots, saute for 2 minutes.
5. Put the beef and pour the tomato sauce. You can add the broth as necessary. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Add in green bell pepper, pickles and green onion. Wait until sauce thicken.
7. Season with salt and ground pepper to taste.
8. Best serve with hot plain rice.