Description
This hearty and flavorful braised beef shank recipe is a comforting dish perfect for a cozy dinner. The beef shanks are slowly cooked in a rich red wine and beef broth sauce until tender and succulent. Serve this Italian-inspired dish over creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 4 beef shanks (about 1.5 inches thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Sear beef: Season beef shanks with salt and pepper. Sear in a Dutch oven until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook vegetables: In the same pot, cook onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste, cook briefly.
- Deglaze: Deglaze with red wine, then add beef broth, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
- Braise: Return beef shanks to the pot, cover, and braise in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Finish: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, polenta, or creamy risotto.
- You can substitute red wine with more beef broth if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beef shank
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
