Beef Shank Recipe: A Delicious and Tender Cut of Meat

Beef shank is a cut of meat from the lower leg of a cow. It is a tough cut of meat that benefits from slow cooking methods such as braising or stewing.

Here is a simple recipe for braised beef shanks:

Ingredients:

• 4 beef shanks (about 2 pounds)
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Season the beef shanks with salt and pepper.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
4. Add the beef shanks and brown on all sides.
5. Remove the shanks from the pot and set aside.
6. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
7. Return the shanks to the pot and add the beef broth, red wine, thyme, and bay leaves.
8. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and place it in the oven.
9. Braise the shanks for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the meat is very tender.
10. Remove the shanks from the pot and skim off any fat from the surface of the sauce.
11. Serve the shanks with the sauce.

Note: you can also use a crockpot or pressure cooker to braise beef shanks.