Portuguese Madeira Beef Shanks Recipes

PORTUGUESE MADEIRA BEEF SHANKS

Steps:

• Place garlic, onion, green pepper, jalapeno pepper, celery and parsley in crock pot.
• rub beef shanks with rosemary and salt.
• place shanks on top of vegetables.
• pour broth and wine over shanks and vegetables.
• cover, cook on low 7 to 9 hours.
• To Serve:.
• spoon 1 cup rice into each soup plate, top rice with beef shank.
• spoon vegetable sauce over shanks.
• offer horseradish sauce if desired.

MADEIRA BEEF AND BAY LEAF KEBABS (ESPETADA)

Steps:

• Trim any sinews or excess fat from the beef; cut meat into 2-inch cubes.
• In a large baking dish, combine the oil, vinegar, onion, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and bay leaves.
• Add in the beef and toss thoroughly to coat.
• Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours.
• Preheat grill to high.
• Remove the beef and bay leaves from the marinade and thread onto the skewers dividing the bay leaves among the kebabs.
• When ready to cook, oil the grill grate.
• Arrange the kebabs on the grate and grill, turning with tongs, until the meat is cooked to taste, 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Baste the espetadas with any excess marinade, but not during the last 3 minutes.
• Serve the espetadas on or off the skewers on slices or chunks or Portuguese bread for soaking up the juices.