Beef Shank with Mushrooms and Cranberry Sauce
Beef Shank with Mushrooms and Cranberry Sauce might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 918 calories, 39g of protein, and 65g of fat. This gluten free recipe serves 2. A mixture of cranberries, mushrooms, beef stock, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the cranberries you could follow this main course with the Bread Pudding with Dried Cranberries as a dessert. It is perfect for Thanksgiving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Season beef shanks with salt and pepper. In skillet, heat oil until smoking. Brown shanks on both sides; discard oil. Over medium heat in oiled skillet, saut (10 minutes) 4 sprigs thyme, bay leaf, smashed garlic clove, sliced carrot, chopped onion, sliced celery, and 2 cups cranberries.
Add beef stock; boil, simmer, and skim.
Place shanks and liquid in lidded pot; boil.
Bake (2 hours); remove shanks. In saut pan, melt butter.
Add 2 sprigs thyme and minced shallot; saut over medium heat (2 minutes).
Add dried cranberries and wild mushrooms. Saut (6 minutes); stir. Strain liquid into pan with mushrooms and dried berries. Simmer (4 minutes), turn off heat, and add chopped parsley. Pair with polenta.