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Sliced Beef Shanks Braised in Merlot

14 INGREDIENTS • 11 STEPS • 2HRS 30MINS

Sliced Beef Shanks Braised in Merlot

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3 ratings
Shanks of beef, veal, lamb or game is perfectly suitable to be braised slowly in wine. The cooking liquid and gentle heat of slowly simmering breaks down the collagen, producing a wonderful texture and great flavor, unlike any other part of the animal.
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Shanks of beef, veal, lamb or game is perfectly suitable to be braised slowly in wine. The cooking liquid and gentle heat of slowly simmering breaks down the collagen, producing a wonderful texture and great flavor, unlike any other part of the animal.
2HRS 30MINS
Total Time
$3.97
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Beef Shank
3 slices
Beef Shank
Kosher Salt
to taste
Kosher Salt
Cayenne Pepper
to taste
Cayenne Pepper
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Carrot
2
Medium Carrots
Onion
2
Large Onions
Merlot
3 cups
Merlot
Canned Tomato Purée
1 cup
Canned Tomato Purée
Bay Leaf
3
Bay Leaves
Garlic Paste
1 Tbsp
Garlic Paste
Fresh Oregano
2 tsp
Fresh Oregano
Beef Stock
2 cups
Beef Stock
Scallion
1 Tbsp
Scallion, sliced
Fresh Cilantro
1 tsp
Fresh Cilantro
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
510
Fat
13.4 g
Protein
40.9 g
Carbs
21.4 g
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step 1
Season Beef Shank (3 slices) with Kosher Salt (to taste) and Cayenne Pepper (to taste).
step 1 Season Beef Shank (3 slices) with Kosher Salt (to taste) and Cayenne Pepper (to taste).
step 2
Saute in Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) on both sides until browned, remove meat, reserve.
step 2 Saute in Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) on both sides until browned, remove meat, reserve.
step 3
Cut Carrots (2) and Onions (2) into large dice, saute until caramelized.
step 3 Cut Carrots (2) and Onions (2) into large dice, saute until caramelized.
step 4
Add Merlot (3 cups), Canned Tomato Purée (1 cup), Bay Leaves (3), Garlic Paste (1 Tbsp), Fresh Oregano (2 tsp), and Kosher Salt (to taste) and Cayenne Pepper (to taste).
step 4 Add Merlot (3 cups), Canned Tomato Purée (1 cup), Bay Leaves (3), Garlic Paste (1 Tbsp), Fresh Oregano (2 tsp), and Kosher Salt (to taste) and Cayenne Pepper (to taste).
step 5
Add Beef Stock (2 cups), cover, simmer until beef is tender but NOT falling apart, about 2-3 hours, depending on the thickness of the shank slices.
step 5 Add Beef Stock (2 cups), cover, simmer until beef is tender but NOT falling apart, about 2-3 hours, depending on the thickness of the shank slices.
step 6
Remove the marrow from each shank bone, set aside. Remove the bone from each slice without ripping the shanks apart.
step 6 Remove the marrow from each shank bone, set aside. Remove the bone from each slice without ripping the shanks apart.
step 7
With a slotted spoon remove the vegetables from the sauce, reserve; strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve, check and adjust seasoning.
step 7 With a slotted spoon remove the vegetables from the sauce, reserve; strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve, check and adjust seasoning.
step 8
Mix Scallion (1 Tbsp) and Fresh Cilantro (1 tsp) with the vegetables.
step 8 Mix Scallion (1 Tbsp) and Fresh Cilantro (1 tsp) with the vegetables.
step 9
Plate the shanks in a deep serving dish.
step 9 Plate the shanks in a deep serving dish.
step 10
Add the sauce, top with the vegetables; side with pasta, rice, potatoes or rustic bread.
step 10 Add the sauce, top with the vegetables; side with pasta, rice, potatoes or rustic bread.
step 11
Serve and enjoy!
step 11 Serve and enjoy!
Tags
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Beef
Comfort Food
Date Night
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
French
Vegetables
Soups & Stews
Winter
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