Description
Tender and flavorful, this Braised Beef Shank recipe is a comforting dish perfect for a cozy night in. Slow-cooked to perfection in a rich broth, the beef shanks become melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Serve this hearty dish with your favorite side for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Shank:
- 4 beef shanks (about 1 ½ inches thick)
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Sear the Beef: Pat beef shanks dry and season with salt and pepper. Brown beef shanks in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, cook onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste, cook briefly.
- Deglaze and Braise: Pour in red wine to deglaze, return beef shanks to the pot with beef broth, herbs, and seasonings. Braise in the oven for 2 ½ to 3 hours.
- Finish and Serve: Remove herbs, bay leaves, and serve the beef shanks garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread.
- For enhanced flavor, sear the shanks a day before braising.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beef shank with sauce
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
