Indulge in the delectable flavors of fall-off-the-bone tender beef shanks braised in a rich and savory wine sauce, all prepared effortlessly in your pressure cooker. This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, featuring succulent beef shanks braised to perfection in a flavorful broth infused with red wine, aromatic vegetables, and herbs. Accompany the beef shanks with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Alternatively, explore a medley of other enticing recipes included in this article, such as Pressure Cooker Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal, or Pressure Cooker Chicken Teriyaki Stir-Fry for an Asian-inspired delight.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
PRESSURE COOKER BEEF SHANK (OSSO BUCCO)
Pressure cooker osso bucco. Beef shanks, meltingly tender in under an hour.
Provided by Mike Vrobel
Categories Pressure Cooker
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Trim all the fat you can from the outside of the beef shanks, then (optionally) tie with twine to hold them together. Season the shanks with 3 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat in the pressure cooker pot until shimmering. Add half the shanks, and sear for 3 minutes per side, or until well browned. Remove the browned shanks to a bowl. Add the second half of the shanks to the pot, and sear for 3 minutes per side. Move the second batch into to the bowl. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the oil and fat in the cooker.
- Add the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, tomato paste, and thyme to the pot. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute for five minutes, or until the onions are softened. Add the chicken stock and wine to the pot, increase the heat to high, and scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add the shanks and any liquid in their bowl back into the pot. Submerge the shanks in the liquid as much as possible. Pour the tomatoes on top, but don't stir. Lock the lid on the pressure cooker, bring the pressure cooker up to high pressure, then cook at high pressure for 30 minutes in a stovetop PC, 36 minutes in an electric PC. Remove from the heat, allow the pressure to come down naturally for 15 minutes, then quick release any pressure left in the pot.
- While the shanks are cooking, make the gremolata. Mince the garlic, lemon zest, and parsley leaves together, then toss in a small bowl to combine.
- Remove the shanks to a serving platter. Pour the sauce into a fat separator, let it rest for ten minutes for the fat to surface, then pour into a serving boat. To serve, put a shank on the plate, pour some sauce over the top, then sprinkle a little gremloata on top.
GARLICKY BRAISED BEEF SHANKS
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 3h40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Season the beef shanks with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the shanks, in batches if necessary, until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium, add the onion, celery and carrot to the pot and cook, stirring, until just starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the wine, bring to a boil and simmer until reduced by about half. Add the tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then return the shanks to the pot. Nestle the shanks into the tomatoes, then add the stock (it should almost cover the shanks). Bring to a simmer. Cover the pot, transfer to the oven and braise until the meat is very tender, about 3 hours.
- Transfer the cooked shanks and their bones to a cutting board. Use a ladle to remove as much of the fat from the surface of the cooking liquid as possible. Coarsely shred the meat from the shanks, discarding any large chunks of fat. Return the shredded meat to the sauce and simmer on the stove over medium-high heat until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve. The bones can be served on the side if desired; the marrow is delicious spread on toast.
RED WINE BRAISED BEEF SHANKS
This is a long cooking stew that is perfect for making in a pressure cooker to cut down on time. The original recipe is by Emeril Lagasse and he suggests you serve with Basil Mashed Potatoes and Sauteed Fennel and Leeks, Recipe #412931. I must say, the flavor combination is extremely pleasing. Included are both the stove top cooking method as well as the adaptation for the pressure cooker.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Stew
Time 5h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium high heat.
- Season shanks all over with the Bayou Blast (see NOTE) and brown in Dutch oven about 3 to 4 minutes per side (if using a pressure cooker, you can use a large skillet for the next couple of steps); remove to a plate.
- Add onion, celery, carrots, and mushrooms to Dutch oven (or skillet) and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and begin to caramelize, about 10 minutes.
- Add garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary; cook 2 minutes.
- Add red wine and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any bits that have stuck (if using the pressure cooker, pour everything in the skillet into the pressure cooker at this time).
- Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, beef stock, basil, parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper; stir well to combine.
- Return shanks, and any accumulated juices, to the Dutch oven or pressure cooker; cover and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 5 hours in the Dutch oven, stirring occasionally (1 1/2 hours in the pressure cooker).
- Taste and adjust seasonings and serve.
- NOTE: Emeril gives this recipe for his creole Essence: 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoons salt, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano, 1 tablespoon dried thyme (Bayou Blast lists the following ingredients: salt, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, mustard powder, fresh lemon peel, and other spices).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 936.1, Fat 44.8, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 149.7, Sodium 1845.5, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 12.6, Protein 76.2
BARB'S PRESSURE COOKED HERB RED WINE BEEF SHANKS
This meat just falls apart. So tender you can cut it with a knife. My husband loves it and me too. Beef shanks are inexpensive and this recipe is easy to do. Not a fan of cooking with wine just eliminate it. Using a metal tea basket infuses the flavor of the herbs without having them in the food. We are not a big fans of chewing...
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Beef
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Add olive oil to a deep pan and sear the beef shanks on both sides about 5 minutes each side to get a good crust. Transfer to a pressure cooker.
- 2. Deglaze the pan with the wine and scrap up bits. Add the onion and garlic and saute about 3 minutes. Add the broth and pour over meat in cooker.
- 3. Place the rosemary and thyme in a metal tea basket and add to cooker. Throw in the bay leaves. Cover and pressure cook for 45 minutes.
- 4. Remove the meat to a serving plate. Discard the bay leaves and remove the tea basket. Serve sauce over the shanks.
- 5. Tip Sometimes the sauce tastes a bit salty because the flavor intensifies when reduced. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference. If too salty add water and cook on stovetop to reduce and thicken.
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 SHANK WITH WINE AND TARRAGON
Was at the grocery store and beef shanks were on sale, brought it home and this was the result.
Provided by zuklaak
Categories Main Dish Recipes
Time 5h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Heat an oven-proof deep skillet with a lid over medium-high heat on the stove; add olive oil. Season beef shank with salt and pepper. Cook beef shank in the hot oil until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer beef shank to a plate.
- Saute onion and celery in the same skillet until onion starts to get translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour wine over onion mixture and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
- Return beef shank to onion-wine mixture; add beef broth and pour in enough water to cover 1/2 to 3/4 the beef shank. Sprinkle tarragon over shank; cover skillet with lid.
- Bake in the preheated oven until meat is falling off the bone, at least 5 hours. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 449.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
Tips:
- Choose meaty beef shanks for a richer flavor and more tender texture.
- Sear the beef shanks in a hot pan before pressure cooking to develop a deep, caramelized crust.
- Use a variety of aromatics, such as onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, to add depth and flavor to the braising liquid.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of wine. Red wine is a classic choice, but white wine or even beer can also be used.
- Add a touch of acidity, such as lemon juice or vinegar, to brighten up the flavor of the braising liquid.
- Season the beef shanks and braising liquid generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook the beef shanks on high pressure for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Serve the beef shanks with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Conclusion:
Pressure cooker wine braised beef shanks are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. By following these tips, you can create a flavorful and tender dish that will impress your family and friends.
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