Beef shank

Beef shank

The beef shank is the shank (or leg) portion of a steer or heifer.

Due to the constant use of this muscle by the animal it tends to be tough, dry, and sinewy, so is best when cooked for a long time in moist heat. As it is very lean, it is widely used to prepare very low-fat ground beef. Due to its lack of sales, it is not often seen at retail. Although, if found in retail, it is very cheap and a low-cost ingredient for beef stock. Beef shank is a common ingredient in soups [http://www.recipesource.com/soups/soups/13/rec1378.html Accessed on 25 May 2008.] .


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