- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Caraway seeds, toasted and ground
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon Spicy paprika
- 2 tablespoons Minced fresh marjoram leaves
- 1 Bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 4 cups Chicken stock
- 2 1/2 pounds Beef shank, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil and saute the onions and sugar until caramelized.
- Add the garlic and caraway seed. Cook another minute.
- Add the sweet and sharp paprika, marjoram, thyme and bay leaf.
- Saute another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste.
- Deglaze with the vinegar and the stock and add the pieces of beef shank, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook until very tender, about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.