Prairie Braised Buffalo Shanks

Submitted by Annacia

"If you've never tried buffalo (bison) I can highly recommend it. It's delicious and healthier than beef."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 buffalo, shank cuts each 1 . 5 inches thick
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup barley
• 2 quarts cold water
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 large onion
• 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 celery ribs, sliced thinly
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper, fresh ground
• 5 fresh tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

directions

1. In a large pot, brown shanks over med-high heat in veg oil.
2. Add onion, garlic and carrots.
3. Stir in water, barley.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add coarsely chopped tomatoes.
6. Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
7. Cover and simmer on low for 2.5 hours.
8. Stir in fresh parsley during final 20 minutes of cooking.
9. Remove meat; remove bay leaf.
10. Taste and adjust seasonings.
11. Enjoy!