Slow Cooker Beef Neck Bones and Gravy

Ingredients and Weight:

• 4 pounds beef neck bones, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups chopped yellow onion
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
• 8 cups beef broth
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

8-10 hours on low

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine the beef neck bones, onion, carrots, and celery.
2. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and toss to coat.
3. Brown the meat and vegetables in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and red wine (if using). Cook until the tomato paste has darkened slightly.
5. Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture to a slow cooker.
6. Add the beef broth and season with salt and pepper.
7. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls off the bones.
8. Remove the meat from the slow cooker and strain the gravy into a saucepan.
9. Bring the gravy to a simmer and cook until it has thickened.
10. Serve the beef neck bones and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Nutritional Information:

Serving Size: 1 cup Calories: 350 Fat: 15g Cholesterol: 90mg Sodium: 750mg Carbohydrates: 25g Fiber: 5g Protein: 30g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and comforting
• Rich and full-flavored gravy
• Tender and fall-off-the-bone beef
• Easily customizable with other vegetables or seasonings

User Comments:

• "This dish was absolutely delicious! The gravy was so flavorful, and the beef was so tender."
• "I paired this with mashed potatoes, and it was perfect for a cold winter night."
• "I used red wine in the gravy, and it added a nice depth of flavor."
• "I can't believe how easy it was to make. I'll definitely be making this again."
• "This is a great dish for a crowd. It's affordable and feeds a lot of people."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use caution when cutting the beef neck bones, as they can be sharp.
• If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook this dish in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat for 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender.
• To make the dish thicker, you can add more flour to the gravy or simmer it for a longer period of time.