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Is there anything better than a family-friendly, slow-cooked dinner that goes together in a flash? How about a family-friendly, slow-cooked dinner that goes together in a flash and goes great with a nice glass of red?

Dish Needs:

• 1 12-ounce can beer or beef broth
• 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
• 1 cup frozen chopped onion
• 1 8-ounce package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 16-ounce package fresh baby carrots
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 heaping tablespoon bottled chopped garlic
• 2½ pounds beef shanks (boneless, if available)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Dish It Out:

1. 1. In the bottom of a 3½-quart or larger slow cooker, place beer or beef broth and tomato paste, stirring well to mix.
2. 2. Add the onion, mushrooms, carrots, salt, pepper and garlic, stirring well to mix.
3. 3. Add beef shanks; stir to coat with the sauce.
4. 4. Cover and cook on low for 9 hours.
5. 5. Remove beef to a serving platter; cover to keep warm.
6. 6. Turn slow cooker to high.
7. 7. In a small mixing bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth.
8. 8. Add cornstarch mixture to sauce, stirring well to mix.
9. 9. Cook an additional 15 minutes until sauce thickens.
10. 10. Stir in lemon juice, pour sauce over beef and serve.