Simple Braised Beef Shank

Ingredients:

3 bone-in beef shanks

½ cup all-purpose flour

2 cups beef broth

2 cups crushed tomatoes

2 medium carrots (chopped)

1 large onion (sliced)

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp olive oil

3 garlic cloves (chopped)

Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs

Salt and pepper (to taste)

Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Preparation: Finely dice the carrots, onions, and garlic. Pour flour into a shallow bowl.

Season and Flour: Season the beef shanks with salt and pepper. Dredge them in the flour and shake off the excess.

Searing: Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the shanks for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside.

Sautéing Veggies: In the same pot, sauté the onions, garlic, and carrots for 2-3 minutes.

Deglazing: Add 1 cup of beef broth, scraping the browned bits from the bottom.

Adding Liquid: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, remaining beef broth, and fresh herbs. Stir well.

Simmering: Return the beef shanks to the pot, cover, and simmer on low heat for 2½ hours until the meat is tender.

Finishing: Discard the rosemary and thyme sprigs. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Tips:

If the sauce reduces too much, add ¼ cup of water.

Use less salt if your beef stock is high in sodium.

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