Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Beef Shanks
Slow cooker garlic herb beef shanks is an easy & comforting meal. Beef shanks are a great cut of meat for the low & slow method of the crockpot. The result is tender beef that’s falling apart. You can also make this low-carb, paleo, and Whole30 compatible recipe in the Instant Pot.
- Prep Time: 10 mintues
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds beef shanks
- 2 cups low-sodium beef bone broth
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons dried herbs
- 2 teaspoons salt (or more)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Add the broth and the garlic cloves to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
- Season beef shanks with dried herbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder & onion powder.
- Optional Step: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and sear until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes on each side. You might have to do this in batches. Remove the skillet and add the beef from to the slow cooker.
- If you’re not searing the beef shanks, add the seasoned meat directly to the slow cooker.
- Cook high 4-5 hours or low 8-10.
- Season beef shanks with salt, pepper, rosemary, garlic powder & onion powder.
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select sauté. Once hot add oil to the pot. Add the beef shanks and sear until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes on each side. You may have to do this in batches. Remove the beef from the pressure cooker and set aside.
- Turn off the pressure cooker. Add the garlic and broth and de-glaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon. Add the beef shanks back into the pressure cooker.
- Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 35 minutes. When cooking time is complete, let the pressure naturally release the pressure for 15 minutes then manually any pressure.