Description
Experience the mouthwatering flavor of Red Wine Braised Beef Shanks. This recipe combines tender beef shanks with aromatic herbs and red wine for a comforting dish that’s simple to prepare, making it perfect for your next family dinner!
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 with kitchen twine to maintain shape during cooking. Season both sides 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, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to brown. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Mix in dijon, tomato paste, and beef bouillon paste until well coated.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add red wine and beef stock. Stir well, season with salt and pepper, and nestle beef shanks with the herb bundle and bay leaves.
- Cover the braiser and place it in the oven for 2 1/2 hours. Remove the lid, flip the beef shanks, and return to the oven uncovered for another 30 minutes to an hour, basting every 10 minutes, until the beef is tender and shreds easily. Allow to rest in the juices for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use a dry red wine such as Malbec.
Letting the beef rest in the juices enhances the flavor before serving.
Feel free to adjust herbs according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beef shank
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 150mg