> On Sun, 17 Sep 2006 13:53:44 GMT, "pfoley" >
> wrote:
>>Does anyone have any ideas on how to cook a couple of beef shanks I picked
>>up at the supermarket. I haven't cooked them for at least 25 years and
>>could use some suggestions.
>>

This uses beef shank cross cuts. Been using this recipe for 20 years.

Beef Shank and Bean Stew

1/4 lb. each red and white dried beans (or 1/2 lb of either)
3 cups cold water
4 beef shank cross cuts (2-3 lb)
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. chili powder (or 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper)
1 can (15-16 oz.) tomatoes
2 Tbsp. flour
1 can (15-16 oz.) cut green beans

Wash and dry beans, sort and place in Dutch oven. Add water.
Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover
and let stand for 1 hour.
Place shanks cross cuts in pot, nesting into beans as much
as possible.
Add onion, salt, sugar and chili powder: cover and simmer
2 and 1/2 hours. Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid.
Stir tomato liquid into flour to blend; gradually add to
beans, cooking and stirring until thickened.
Add tomatoes and green beans, using green bean liquid if
needed.
Cook 15 minutes more.
Serves 4-6