Description
This Red Wine Braised Beef Shanks recipe offers meltingly tender meat infused with the rich taste of red wine, fresh herbs, and simple ingredients, making it ideal for a comforting homemade meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Pat the beef shanks dry with paper towels and tie them with kitchen twine. Season liberally with salt and pepper and let rest for 30 minutes. Bundle rosemary and thyme with twine.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Heat olive oil in a wine braiser over medium heat. Sear the beef shanks for 3-5 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pan. Cook until vegetables begin to brown. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add dijon mustard, tomato paste, and beef bouillon paste; mix well to coat the vegetables.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add wine and beef stock. Season with salt and pepper, and add the beef shanks along with the herb bundle and bay leaves.
- Cover with a lid and braise in the oven for 2 1/2 hours. Remove the lid, flip the shanks, and braise uncovered for another 30 minutes to an hour, basting every 10 minutes, until beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork. Let rest in juices for 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve.
Notes
For best results, use a good quality dry red wine to enhance the flavor of the dish.
Feel free to serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
You can prepare this dish a day in advance to allow flavors to meld even more.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beef shank with sauce
- Calories: 543
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 66g
- Cholesterol: 195mg