Tarbais Beans, Shank, and Green Cabbage Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of dried Tarbais beans
• 2 pounds of beef shank
• 1 head of green cabbage, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon of thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Water
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Soak the Tarbais beans overnight in water.
2. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat and brown the beef shank on all sides. Remove the shank and set it aside.
3. Add the onion and garlic to the Dutch oven and cook until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the cabbage, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper to the Dutch oven. Cook until the cabbage is wilted and the spices are fragrant.
5. Add the soaked Tarbais beans and enough water to cover everything. Add the beef shank back to the Dutch oven.
6. Bring everything to a simmer and cook for 2-3 hours until the beans and shank are tender.
7. Remove the beef shank from the Dutch oven and shred the meat with a fork. Discard any bones.
8. Remove the bay leaves from the Dutch oven and use an immersion blender to blend the beans, cabbage, onion, and garlic into a smooth puree. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender and puree in batches.
9. Add the shredded beef back into the puree. Serve hot.

Verdict and Serving Suggestions:

This Tarbais Beans, Shank, and Green Cabbage dish is a hearty, warming meal that is perfect for any day of the week. The Tarbais beans have a creamy texture that pairs well with the flavorful beef shank and cabbage. The puree gives the dish a smooth, velvety finish. This recipe serves 4-6 people and can be served with crusty bread or over rice. Enjoy!