Indulge in the delectable flavors of melt-in-your-mouth beef shanks braised in a symphony of aromatic garlic and rich red wine. This classic dish, often enjoyed during special occasions and family gatherings, is a true culinary masterpiece. The beef shanks, slow-cooked to perfection, become fall-off-the-bone tender, while the rich and flavorful sauce, infused with the essence of garlic and red wine, tantalizes the taste buds. Accompanying this main course are complementary recipes that elevate the dining experience. Creamy polenta, with its smooth and velvety texture, serves as the perfect canvas for the succulent beef shanks and their delectable sauce. Roasted Brussels sprouts, caramelized and crispy, add a delightful crunch and a touch of bitterness that balances the richness of the beef. And for a refreshing contrast, a zesty citrus salad, bursting with the brightness of grapefruit and oranges, provides a vibrant and tangy finish to this culinary journey.
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OSSO BUCCO (BRAISED BEEF SHANKS RECIPE)
Osso bucco is a delicious tender, flavorful braised beef shank dish that is the perfect way to enjoy this cut of meat.
Provided by Karlynn Johnston
Categories Main Course
Time 5h15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- If you want, dredge the beef shanks through flour and coat it. ( I skip this to keep it lower carb)
- Melt the butter in a large oven safe braising pan over medium to medium-high heat.
- Fry the beef shanks in the butter until browned on the outside.
- Remove the beef shanks to a plate, and keep warm.
- Add the onion slices to the skillet; cook and stir until the onion is tender. Add in the garlic and the carrots and fry until the garlic is fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine and deglaze the pan at this point. Stir in the beef broth and the tomatoes.
- Return the beef to the pan, making sure the shanks are submerged in the sauce.
- The best way to cook now is to place the lid on top and cook the shanks in a 300 °F for 4-5 hours, until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
- For stove top, cover and simmer on the stove top over low heat for 2-3 hours, checking and moving the meat occasionally to ensure that the bottom is not burning.
OSSO BUCCO-STYLE BEEF SHANK
Simple and delicious! Best served over rice, this makes tender beef and delicious sauce to which fresh spinach can be added for a touch of green. Serve over rice.
Provided by Julie Couture
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Increase heat to medium-high. Add beef shank and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Return onion and garlic to the pan. Sprinkle thyme, oregano, rosemary, and marjoram over beef.
- Pour tomatoes and tomato paste into the pan. Fill the empty tomato paste can with water and pour into the pan. Stir in lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until beef is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 79.2 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1931.1 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
GARLIC-BRAISED BEEF SHANKS
This is a gorgeous dinner for fall and winter. The slow simmering creates a silky gravy perfect for serving with potatoes. Times do not include chilling.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Meat
Time 4h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pat shanks dry and rub all over with salt and pepper.
- Dredge shanks in flour, turning to coat. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then brown shanks on all sides in 3 batches, adding 1/2 tablespoon oil if necessary, 5 to 6 minutes per batch.
- Transfer shanks to a large roasting pan.
- Add broth and water to skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits.
- Nestle garlic (cut sides down), zest, thyme, and bay leaves with celery and carrots around shanks in pan and add broth mixture. Cover surface with a sheet of parchment paper and tightly cover pan with foil. Transfer to oven and braise until meat is very tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- Skim off and discard fat from cooking liquid and cool mixture completely, uncovered, about 1 hour, then chill, covered, at least 6 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (leave rack in middle position).
- Skim off and discard any remaining fat from surface of pan juices and reheat shank mixture, covered, in oven, turning shanks over once, 1 hour.
- Discard bay leaf, thyme sprigs, and zest. Transfer shanks and vegetables with garlic to a serving dish and keep warm, covered.
- If pan juices measure more than 3 cups, boil in a cleaned 12-inch skillet until reduced; if less, add water. Squeeze garlic pulp from 1 head into pan juices, discarding skin, and whisk to incorporate.
- Add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour sauce over shanks and serve, along with vegetables and remaining garlic heads.
- Cooks' note: Braised shank mixture can be chilled, covered, up to 2 days.
BRAISED BEEF SHANKS
Steps:
- Preheat the oil to 350 degrees F in the fryer.
- In a large stock pot or braising pot, add the olive oil. Season the shanks with salt and pepper. Season the flour with Essence. Dredge the shanks in the seasoned flour, coating each side completely. When the oil is hot, sear the shanks for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until very brown on all sides. Remove the shanks and set aside. Add the onions to the pan and saute for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the celery and carrots and continue to saute for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the garlic, bay leaves, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with the red wine, scraping the bottom and sides to loosen the browned particles. Add the stock. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Add the shanks and continue to cook for about 2 hours, basting the shanks often, or until the sauce is stew-like and the meat starts to fall of the bone. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Place the parsnips in the fryer and fry until golden about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent the parsnips from sticking together. Remove the parsnips from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season the parsnips with salt and pepper. To serve, mound the pudding in the center of the plate. Lay a few of the shanks on top of the potatoes and spoon some of the gravy over the top. Sprinkle with parsley and garnish with the fried parsnips.
GARLIC-BRAISED BEEF SHANKS
In this luxurious dish, the marrow from slow-simmered beef shanks combines with pan juices and aromatic vegetables, creating a silky gravy perfect for serving with potatoes. Tender roasted garlic adds a deep, caramelized background note.
Categories Beef Garlic Vegetable Braise Dinner Meat Beef Shank Gourmet Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pat shanks dry and rub all over with salt and pepper. Dredge shanks in flour, turning to coat. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then brown shanks on all sides in 3 batches, adding 1/2 tablespoon oil if necessary, 5 to 6 minutes per batch.
- Transfer shanks to a large roasting pan. Add broth and water to skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits. Nestle garlic (cut sides down), zest, thyme, and bay leaves with celery and carrots around shanks in pan and add broth mixture. Cover surface with a sheet of parchment paper and tightly cover pan with foil. Transfer to oven and braise until meat is very tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Skim off and discard fat from cooking liquid and cool mixture completely, uncovered, about 1 hour, then chill, covered, at least 6 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (leave rack in middle position).
- Skim off and discard any remaining fat from surface of pan juices and reheat shank mixture, covered, in oven, turning shanks over once, 1 hour. Discard bay leaf, thyme sprigs, and zest. Transfer shanks and vegetables with garlic to a serving dish and keep warm, covered. If pan juices measure more than 3 cups, boil in a cleaned 12-inch skillet until reduced; if less, add water. Squeeze garlic pulp from 1 head into pan juices, discarding skin, and whisk to incorporate, then add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce over shanks and serve, along with vegetables and remaining garlic heads.
BRAISED BEEF SHANKS
This is a variation on a classical osso bucco preparation, using beef instead of veal. Inspired by a recipe in Judith Jones' "The Pleasures of Cooking For One." Risotto would be a reasonably traditional accompaniment.
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 2h30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Sprinkle beef with salt on both sides. Heat oil in a small pot with a tight lid until it shimmers. Add beef and brown well on both sides.
- Turn beef on its edge and move to sides of pot. Add onion, carrot, leek and garlic. Saute briefly, until onions and leeks start to go limp. Add pepper, wine and broth. Scrape bottom of pot to dissolve any accumulated fond. Lay beef back down on top of vegetables and lay rosemary across the beef. Cover tightly and transfer to oven. Braise in oven 2 hours.
- Combine grated lemon zest, minced parsley and minced garlic.
- Serve beef topped with gremolata. Vegetables may be served alongside or discarded, as you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.8, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 181.6, Sodium 368.3, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 72.7
Tips:
- Sear the beef shanks in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. This will help to develop flavor and color.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your braising liquid. This will add flavor and complexity to the dish.
- Don't be afraid to add some herbs and spices to the braising liquid. This will help to enhance the flavor of the beef shanks.
- Cook the beef shanks on low heat for at least 2 hours, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Serve the beef shanks with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Conclusion:
Garlicky braised beef shanks are a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The beef shanks are fall-off-the-bone tender and the braising liquid is full of flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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