Combine the hearty flavors of slow-cooked beef with a fresh and light Thai-style salad. This recipe is sure to satisfy.
Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown beef Shanks, in batches, on all sides. Remove beef from pan. Pour off drippings. Combine broth, 1/2 cup fish sauce, 1/4 cup sugar, lemon grass, cilantro, soy sauce and garlic in stockpot; bring to a boil. Return shanks to stockpot. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-1/2 to 2-1/4 hours or until shanks are fork-tender.
Meanwhile, combine 1 cup sugar, vinegar, fish sauce, ginger, lemon grass and cilantro sprigs in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat; strain liquid and cool. Combine carrots, peppers and vinegar mixture in large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until ready to serve.
Remove shanks from stockpot. When cool enough to handle, cut beef from bones. Combine vegetable mixture, tomatoes and beef in large bowl; strain excess liquid. Serve beef mixture over greens. Garnish with fried shallots, if desired.
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Nutrition information per serving: 607 Calories; 96.3 Calories from fat; 10.7g Total Fat (3.3 g Saturated Fat; 0 g Trans Fat; 0.6 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 5.3 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 99 mg Cholesterol; 4698 mg Sodium; 78 g Total Carbohydrate; 4.3 g Dietary Fiber; 52 g Protein; 9.7 mg Iron; 1060 mg Potassium; 9.5 mg NE Niacin; 0.9 mg Vitamin B6; 5 mcg Vitamin B12; 13.8 mg Zinc; 42.9 mcg Selenium; 19.8 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Potassium, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Dietary Fiber.
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