Savory Slow Cooked Beef Neck Bones
Fall-off-the-bone tender beef neck bones braised in a rich tomato-based sauce with aromatic herbs and vegetables. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions.
ingredients
- 2 lbs beef neck bones
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
steps
- 1.
Season the beef neck bones with salt and black pepper.
- 2.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the neck bones on all sides.
- 3.
Transfer the neck bones to a slow cooker and set it to low heat.
- 4.
In the same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until they soften.
- 5.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well.
- 6.
Pour the sauce over the neck bones in the slow cooker.
- 7.
Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or until the meat is tender and falling off the bones.
- 8.
Remove the bones from the slow cooker and skim off any excess fat from the sauce.
- 9.
Serve the neck bones with the sauce over hot cooked rice or creamy mashed potatoes.
- 10.
Garnish with fresh parsley for added freshness and aroma.
