Best Braised Beef Shank With Wine And Tarragon Recipes

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BRAISED BEEF SHANK



Braised Beef Shank image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h32m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (5-pound) beef shank, trimmed of all fat
4 (750 ml) bottles red wine
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
5 bay leaves
Sprigs thyme, cilantro, tarragon, and parsley
3 onions, medium chopped
4 carrots, peeled, medium chopped
5 celery stalks, medium chopped
2 heads garlic, root removed, cloves separated
1 cup demi-glace

Steps:

  • Shanks: Marinade beef overnight, turning once. Remove beef from marinade, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper. Sear beef in oil on all sides in hot pan, set meat aside.
  • Brown vegetables in same pan as meat. When vegetables are brown, place meat back in pan and cover with marinade. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer in 325 degree F oven until meat is falling off bone, about 5 hours. Drain the meat and reserve the strained liquid.
  • When done, place meat in container covered with strained cooking liquid. Let stand overnight in the refrigerator. Remove meat from cooking liquid. Slice 1/2-inch thick. Place in pan.
  • Combine 4 cups liquid and demi-glace. Reduce to sauce consistency. Pour sauce over meat and reheat in a 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
  • Serve meat topped with diced glazed carrots and garnish with parsley.
  • Serving suggestion: 4 carrots, peeled, diced and glazed, chopped parsley.

PRESSURE-COOKER WINE-BRAISED BEEF SHANKS



Pressure-Cooker Wine-Braised Beef Shanks image

I adapted this from a slow-cooker recipe to one that takes about 2 hours start to finish, using a pressure cooker. Served over egg noodles or rice, it reminds me of Grandma's house. -Helen Nelander, Boulder Creek, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 beef shanks (14 ounces each)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1 cup beef broth
1 lemon slice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Sprinkle beef with salt. Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, brown beef in batches. Press cancel. Return all to pressure cooker. Add onion, carrot, green pepper, wine, broth and lemon. , Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 40 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Press cancel. Remove meat and vegetables from pressure cooker; keep warm. Discard lemon., Skim fat from cooking juices. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with beef and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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