Braised Beef Shank

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Braised Beef Shank

These absolutely mouth-watering ossobuco beef shanks are slow-cooked, full of flavor, and super easy to make for any home cook.

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Beef shanks

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Worcestershire sauce

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Crushed tomatoes

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Olive oil

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Carrots

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White onion

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Garlic

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Beef broth

Olive oil

Salt

Rosemary

Thyme

All-purpose flour

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Black pepper

How to make

Follow our easy step by step instructions

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Season the beef shanks with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper.

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Dredge the shanks through the flour and shake them to remove any excess.

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Set the Dutch oven over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of olive oil until hot and sear the shanks for 3 to 4 minutes per side until caramelized.

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Remove the shanks to a plate and add the chopped onions, carrots, and garlic, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup of beef broth, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven.

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Then, turn the heat down to medium heat and pour in the 2 cups of crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire Sauce, salt, and pepper into the Dutch oven and continue to stir.

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Place the beef shanks back in the Dutch oven along with the drippings from the plate and stir in the other 1 cup broth with the fresh herbs.

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Cover with a lid and simmer on low for 2 ½ hours or until the meat is tender and the gravy is reduced. Remove the pot from the heat and discard the sprigs of rosemary and thyme.

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Sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley over the top and serve the braised beef shanks over polenta, mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Cooking Tips

Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and slowly pour that into the liquid until it becomes thicker

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If you're using dry rosemary and thyme, use half the amount, as they have a stronger flavor and will be overpowering.

The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of salt and 1 of pepper, but it is best to adjust the amount to your taste buds.

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