Description
This Red Wine Braised Beef Shanks recipe results in irresistibly tender beef with robust flavors from red wine and fresh herbs. It’s a comforting dish that’s easy to prepare, perfect for cozy meals at home.
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. Tie kitchen twine around each beef shank to maintain their shape while cooking. Season 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 braiser over medium heat. Sear the beef shanks for 3-5 minutes on each side until browned, then transfer to a plate.
- Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pan. Cook until vegetables start to brown, then stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Mix in dijon, tomato paste, and beef bouillon, ensuring vegetables are coated.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add red wine and beef stock. Season with salt and pepper, and nestle the beef shanks with the herb bundle and bay leaves.
- Cover the braiser and place in the oven for 2 1/2 hours. Remove the lid, flip the beef shanks, and return to the oven uncovered for an additional 30-60 minutes, basting every 10 minutes until very tender. Let rest in juices for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Using a full-bodied red wine like Malbec enhances the flavor.
Allow the shanks to rest in the juices to retain tenderness and flavor.
Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shank
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg