Fergie's Indian Beef Shank Stew

I bought some shanks the other day (my favorite for cooking stews with)  I was going to make the same ole stew I always make and decided to switch it up a bit, okay well maybe a lot.  I am so glad I did... 

4 Beek Shank Steaks 

1 Whole White Onion

5-6 Garlic Cloves 

3 Tablespoons Olive 

1 Tablespoon of each of the following:

Chile Powder

Spanish Paprika

Turmeric

Garlic Powder

Cumin

1 Teaspoon of each of the following:

Black Pepper Corns

Fennel

Coriander

Caraway

Crushed Red Pepper

1 Whole Fennel Bulb, Sliced

1 Can Organic Garbanzo Beans

6-8 Carrots, Peeled & Sliced

Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes

10-12 Cups of Water 

Start off by making your spice blend... 

This will make more than you will need for this recipe but you can use as a seasoning 

on chicken, fish, veggie dishes... just smell it !!! 

Ground up in a spice blender... 

I cannot wait for you to smell this! 

Combine the onion, garlic and 3 Tablespoons of your Indian Seasoning... 

Blend well... 

Generously salt your shanks... 

Heat the olive oil and sear the shanks well... you are not trying to fully cook the meat, 

just searing it! 

Once both sides are nice and brown... 

Remove from pan... 

Add the sliced fennel... 

You may add a bit for oil if you need to ... cook until soft... 

Add the onion, garlic and spice mix... 

Cook for about 3-4 minutes... 

This is the brand of garbanzo beans I used for this recipe... 

Peel and slice your carrots (Jacob did it) 

Add the water, carrots and garbanzo beans ... 

Bring to a boil and lower heat to low... simmer for 45 minutes... 

In the meantime peel and chop the potatoes and sweet potatoes... 

Notice I did not put a quantity down... Because it's a starch you are welcome to add or omit... 

Add the potatoes and sweet potatoes if you are going to use them and 

simmer for another 30-35 minutes...