Whole30 Slow Cooker Beef Shanks

Now this dish has hands-down been our favorite Whole30 dish. The beef shank combined with the tomato and carrot are enough to make my mouth water just thinking about it. We like to prepare this in the oven the old fashioned way using  our cast iron dutch oven  to really 
Another one of our favorite Whole30 recipes is this simple and flavorful dish.  We like to prepare it with a higher ratio of vegetables that some other versions out there because it seems to give it a better texture and depth of flavor. This meal is easy to make and can be prepared in less than 15 minutes if you pre-cut your vegetables.

Prep Time - 15 minutes
Cook Time - 15 minutes
Servings - about 4

Ingredients: 

• 1-2 Beef Shanks (Roast & Brisket I'm sure would be delicious too)
  
• 6-7 Large Carrots
  
• 1/4-1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  
• 1 Whole Onion
  
• 1/4-1/2 Cup Beef Stock
  
• 28 oz. can of Diced Tomato (keep juice in)
  
• 6 Garlic Cloves
• 1 TBLSP Italian Seasoning (to taste)
• Salt & Pepper (to taste)

Instructions: 

1. Set your oven to 350 degrees (or) set your Crock Pot to Low​.
2. Prepare the Beef Shanks by rinsing them thoroughly and season them on both sides with Olive Oil, Italian Seasoning, Salt & Pepper (add according to taste). 
3. Brown the Meat over medium high heat for 3 minutes on both sides. 
4. Meanwhile, begin sautéing the Onion and the Garlic in a separate pan with a little olive oil. 
5. Once browned, place the Meat in your dutch oven or crock pot. 
6. Place any extra Garlic over the Beef as well as the chopped Carrots, sautéed Onions, Beef Stock, and Diced Tomatoes (and sauce). 
7. Cook for at least 4 hours. If using a crock pot, leave for at least 6 hours. Meat should fall apart when begin cutting. 

This original recipe was altered from: ​ AnyasEats