Beef Shanks Continental

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 6 pieces Beef shank cross cuts (about 4 pounds)
 * 1/2 cup flour
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 2 tablespoons oil
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon basil leaves, crushed
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 3/4 cup chopped Onion
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 2 tablespoons tomato paste or Catsup
 * 1 cup sherry
 * 1/2 cup water
 * 1/2 cup sliced carrots
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 * 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Dredge shanks in flour. Brown on both sides in hot butter and oil in large heavy skillet.
 * 2) Add salt, basil leaves, pepper, Onion and garlic. Cover and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
 * 3) Stir tomato paste into sherry. Add to skillet with water; cover, and simmer over low heat 1-1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is tender. #Skim off excess fat.
 * 4) Add carrots, parsley and lemon peel to skillet; continue to cook 10 minutes longer or until carrots are tender.
 * 5) Serve shanks and sauce over beds of fluffy rice.