Best 5 Slow Cooker Beef Shanks With Mushrooms And Potatoes Recipes

If you're looking for a delicious and hearty meal that's perfect for a cold night, slow cooker beef shanks with mushrooms and potatoes is the dish for you. This classic comfort food combines tender beef shanks, savory mushrooms, and fluffy potatoes in a rich and flavorful sauce. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can have a delicious meal that the whole family will love.

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SLOW COOKER BEEF SHANKS WITH MUSHROOMS AND POTATOES

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I found this recipe on another website and altered it to my liking. The beef falls off the bone and its juices are absorbed into the potatoes. This is one of my favorite crock pot dishes.

Provided by Catlady13

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 10h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs russian banana fingerling potatoes
16 ounces sliced mushrooms
1/2 of a white onion, sliced
4 beef shanks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons stone ground dijon mustard
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
4 large garlic cloves, finely minced

Steps:

Cut up the potatoes, mushrooms an onions. Place them in the slow cooker with beef shanks on top.
Combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl. Mix and pour over the beef.
Cook on High for 2 hours and then low for 6-8 hours.

BRAISED BEEF WITH SHALLOTS AND MUSHROOMS

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This absolutely delectable, one-skillet dish slowly simmers for a few hours, resulting in fork-tender beef that will just about melt in your mouth.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Swanson®

Time 3h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (2 pound) boneless beef chuck roast, cut into serving-sized pieces
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces small shallots, peeled
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, cut in quarters
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup Swanson® Beef Stock
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 lemon
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Season the beef with the salt and black pepper.
Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until well browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the skillet. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat.
Add the shallots to the skillet. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, mushrooms and flour and cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes.
Stir the stock, vinegar and brown sugar in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth. Stir the stock mixture in the skillet and heat to a boil. Return the beef to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
Uncover the skillet and cook for 30 minutes or until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are tender.
Grate 2 tablespoons zest from the lemon. Stir the lemon zest and parsley in a small bowl. Sprinkle the lemon zest mixture over the beef mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 103.2 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 656.4 mg, Sugar 11 g

TENDER SLOW-COOKER MUSHROOM LAMB SHANKS RECIPE - (4.1/5)

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Provided by garciamoss

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds lamb shanks, excess fat removed
1 pound cremini mushrooms, washed and scrubbed of dirt, halved
1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with juices
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup beef broth
1/3 cup red wine
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Parsley, garnish

Steps:

Put onion, mushrooms, red pepper, carrots and celery a 5-6-quart slow cooker. Then add in the canned tomatoes with their juices, tomato paste, garlic, rosemary, cinnamon, sugar, salt and pepper. Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper and place on top of other ingredients. Pour beef broth and wine over the top. Cover mixture and cook on low for 8 hours.Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly, garnish with parsley.

WINTERFEST SLOW COOKER BEEF SHANKS

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A terrific way to use that 'odd' cut of beef. Traditionally in my family these were the ingredients to make a hearty beef soup for a cold winter day. Over the years it has been adapted to a full course meal but still served on those cold winter days.

Provided by Cheerrios

Categories Meat

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 carrots, cut in quarters
4 onions, cut in quarters
2 turnips, peeled and diced
1 rutabaga, peeled and diced
6 potatoes, cut lengthwise
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
4 slices beef shank, 1-inch thick
2 -3 tablespoons flour
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
salt

Steps:

In 5 qt or larger slow cooker, combine carrots, onions, turnips/rutabaga, potatoes, bay leaf, pepper and thyme.
Coat beef shanks with flour, place on top of veggies in a single layer.
Pour in broth.
Cover and cook at low setting until beef is so tender it pulls away from bones 6 to 8 hours.
Carefully lift beef and veggies to warm deep platter and keep warm.
Skim and discard fat from cooking liquid, then blend in cornstarch mixture. (Cornstarch and water).
Increase heat setting to high; cover and cook, stirring 2-3 times, until sauce is thickened (10-12 min).
Season to taste with salt.
Spoon a little of the sauce over beef and veggies.
Serve remaining sauce in a bowl to add to taste.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.9, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 291.3, Carbohydrate 89.4, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 15.1, Protein 10.1

MUSHROOM SLOW COOKER ROAST BEEF

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This is tender, fall-off-the-bone roast beef with mushrooms. It's perfect as-is. Shred the leftovers for cheese steak sandwiches.

Provided by J

Categories Main Dish Recipes Roast Recipes

Time 9h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (4 pound) standing beef rib roast
1 (1.25 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle beer
ground black pepper

Steps:

Place the mushrooms in the bottom of a slow cooker; set the roast atop the mushrooms; sprinkle the onion soup mix over the beef and pour the beer over everything; season with black pepper. Set slow cooker to LOW; cook 9 to 10 hours until the meat is easily pulled apart with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 452.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Tips:

Use high-quality beef shanks for the best flavor. Look for shanks that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling.
Brown the beef shanks before cooking them in the slow cooker. This will help to develop their flavor and color.
Add a variety of vegetables to the slow cooker along with the beef shanks. This will help to create a flavorful and nutritious meal.
Use a good quality red wine for the braising liquid. This will add depth of flavor to the beef shanks.
Cook the beef shanks on low heat for at least 8 hours. This will allow the meat to become tender and fall off the bone.
Serve the beef shanks with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker beef shanks with mushrooms and potatoes is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beef shanks are fall-off-the-bone tender and the mushrooms and potatoes are savory and flavorful. This dish is also very easy to make, simply brown the beef shanks, add them to the slow cooker with the other ingredients, and cook on low for 8 hours. Dinner will be ready when you get home from work or school!