Description

This Red Wine Braised Beef Shanks recipe features melt-in-your-mouth beef that’s beautifully flavored with fresh herbs, veggies, and a rich sauce—ideal for a comfy dinner.

Ingredients

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4 beef shanks, cut osso buco style (1 1/2-2” thick)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, (diced small)
2 medium carrots, (diced small)
2 celery ribs, (diced small)
4 garlic cloves, (minced)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon better than bouillon beef paste
2 cups dry red wine, (like Malbec)
2 cups beef broth
2 fresh bay leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Pat the beef shanks dry and tie kitchen twine around each shank to help them keep their shape. Season with salt and pepper, then rest for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Heat olive oil in a braiser over medium heat and sear the beef shanks for 3-5 minutes per side until browned. Transfer them to a plate.
Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pan and cook until starting to brown. Stir in minced garlic for 1 minute more, then add dijon, tomato paste, and bouillon paste, mixing well.
Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine; cook for 2-3 minutes. Add red wine and beef stock, then nestle the beef shanks with the herb bundle and bay leaves.
Cover and braise in the oven for 2 1/2 hours. Remove the lid, flip the beef shanks, and cook uncovered for another 30 minutes to an hour, basting every 10 minutes until tender.
Remove from the oven and allow the beef to rest in the juices for 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

Cooking the shanks low and slow ensures tender meat that falls off the bone.
Feel free to experiment with different vegetables or herbs based on your preferences.
This dish can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 shank
Calories: 520
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 45g
Cholesterol: 120mg