Description
Red Wine Braised Beef Shanks is a comforting dish that envelops tender beef shanks in a rich, flavorful sauce of robust red wine, garlic, and aromatic herbs. Slow-cooked to perfection, every bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that warms both the belly and the soul. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe transforms ordinary evenings into extraordinary culinary experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 beef shanks (about 2 lbs)
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 2 medium sweet onions, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef shanks with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return shanks to the pot along with sliced carrots, thyme, bay leaves, and enough beef broth to cover almost all ingredients. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover tightly and transfer to the preheated oven. Braise for about 3 hours or until meat is fork-tender.
- Let rest briefly before serving; discard herb stems and serve over mashed potatoes or polenta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shank (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 327
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg