Slow Cooker Beef Shank

Slow Cooker Beef Shank: This 5-ingredient slow cooker beef recipe is perfect for busy days when you still want a hearty, tasty dinner. It takes very little work to prepare, but it makes a rich and delicious meal. Beef shank is a cheap cut of meat that has lots of connective tissue, which means it turns super soft and tasty after cooking low and slow for many hours. You can even use frozen beef slices, and they will still turn into a warm, juicy, spoon-tender dish with almost no effort on your part.

You can serve this yummy beef over creamy mashed potatoes, buttery egg noodles, fluffy rice, or smooth polenta so you can soak up all that tasty sauce. Pair it with a light veggie side like steamed green beans, roasted carrots, or a fresh salad to balance out the rich flavor. Don’t forget a piece of crusty bread — it’s perfect for dipping into the yummy broth!

Craving a cozy, no-fuss dinner? This slow cooker beef shank recipe uses just 5 simple ingredients to create a melt-in-your-mouth meal. Frozen beef slices become fork-tender after hours of gentle cooking in a savory onion broth. It’s budget-friendly, beginner-proof, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want big flavor with barely any effort.

Servings: 4 to 6 people

Ingredients

• 2½ to 3 pounds frozen raw beef shank slices
• 1 medium onion, cut into thin slices
• 1 packet onion soup mix (about 1 ounce)
• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Slow Cooker Beef Shank: Directions

1. Add the onion first. Spread the sliced onion evenly across the bottom of your slow cooker. This helps flavor the broth and keeps the meat from sticking.
2. Layer the beef. Place the frozen beef shank slices on top of the onions in one even layer, making sure they aren’t piled too high.
3. Season and add liquid. Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the beef. Then carefully pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce around and over the meat so it soaks in as it cooks.
4. Cook low and slow. Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours. The beef is ready when it’s very tender and falls apart easily with a fork.
5. Serve and enjoy. Gently lift the beef out of the slow cooker. Spoon some of the cooked onions and broth on top for extra flavor. Serve it hot with your favorite side, like mashed potatoes, noodles, rice, or crusty bread.