Name: Azerbaijani Khash with Beef Shanks and Garlic Dill Sauce
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Azerbaijani
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef shanks; 4 cups water; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 1 tbsp salt; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 1 tbsp olive oil

Traditional Azerbaijani soup made with slow-cooked beef shanks and a fresh garlic-dill sauce.

Method

In a large pot, add beef shanks, water, onion, carrots, celery, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.
Skim foam as needed. Check for doneness; meat should be tender and pull away from bone.
In a bowl, mix sour cream, garlic, dill, and olive oil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve hot with the beef shanks and broth, and spoon the garlic-dill sauce over the meat.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.