Total preparation & cooking time: 3-1/4 hours
Ingredients: 3 to 4 lbs. Beef Shank Cross Cuts, cut 1-inch thick 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup sliced celery 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 beef bouillon cubes 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp ground red pepper 2 cups chopped cabbage 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 cups hot cooked rice (optional)
Directions: 1. Combine beef, 4 cups water, tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, bouillon cubes, salt, black pepper and red pepper in Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2 hours.
2. Remove cross cuts. Remove beef from bones; cut into small pieces. Skim fat from soup. Stir in beef, cabbage and bell pepper; continue cooking, covered, 30 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender. Stir in lemon juice. Serve with rice.
Makes 8 servings. |