Beef shank and fava bean manhattans

Beef second courses Greek cuisine

I am always trying to create new ideas out of hillbilly, diner or down home farm food recipes. I don't know how widespread the beef manhattan really is but here in blocked artery country it is still really popular amongst the masses. I recreate these recipes from whole foods instead of beef base and instant mash potatoes and add my own twist. In this case I got rid of the white bread base of the dish and used toasted bread crumbs. I also use some seasonal ingredients like fava beans. In actuality favas are just coming out of the garden. They are just behind radishes and rhubarb. Next will be peas and then turnips and beets. I also think that beef shank is a highly overlooked cut of beef that is like no other part of the cow. I am not going to try to kid you and say it is low fat but I am telling you the truth when I say it is really tasty on a cold and rainy spring evening. Oh yeah, summer savory and fava beans are a match made in heaven. If you don't feel like dealing with he favas, peas work just fine.