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Oven-Braised Beef Shank

Oven-Braised Beef Shank

Ultimate Oven-Braised Beef Shank recipe for a fall-off-the-bone, tender dinner. Easy slow-braise method with simple ingredients yields rich, cozy results.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Beef Shanks about 1 inch thick
  • 8 Whole Garlic Cloves unpeeled
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 large sprig Fresh Rosemary
  • 2 large sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 1 cup Chicken or Beef Broth
  • 1/2 cup Water or Dry White Wine for extra flavor
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Honey optional, for a sweet touch

Equipment

  • Large Dutch Oven
  • Tongs
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Heavy-Bottomed Pot

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Let the beef shanks sit out for 15 minutes, then pat them dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear the beef shanks, 4-5 minutes per side, until browned, then remove to a plate.
  5. In the same pot, add the garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme to infuse flavors.
  6. Return the beef shanks to the pot and pour in the broth and water (or wine), ensuring the liquid reaches halfway up the meat.
  7. Drizzle honey over the shanks if using, and cover the pot tightly.
  8. Place the pot in the oven for 3 hours, checking halfway through to spoon some of the juices over the meat.
  9. For the last 30 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) and uncover the pot.
  10. After 3.5 hours, remove the pot from the oven, let the shanks rest for 10 minutes, then serve with the garlic-herb jus.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This recipe is great for its simplicity and irresistible flavor. It's a comforting dish that will impress your cooking skills!
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