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Braised Beef Shank with Gremolata
A classic slow-cooked dish that transforms tough beef shanks into fork-tender meat with a rich, flavorful sauce, finished with bright gremolata.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h 15m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 4h👤 Stephanie Manley📖 copykat
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- pan
- wooden spoon
- slow cooker
- pot
- oven
- dutch oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Trim excess fat from beef shanks if desired.
beef shanks ( trimmed if desired )2 pounds
2
Salt and pepper beef shanks on both sides.
beef shanks ( trimmed if desired )2 pounds
3
Prepare seasoned flour by combining flour, salt, and paprika.
4
Dredge beef shanks in flour and shake off excess flour.
beef shanks ( trimmed if desired )2 pounds
5
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6
Add the beef shanks and brown them for 4 to ⏱️ 5 minutes on each side. The shanks should just brown on both sides.
beef shanks ( trimmed if desired )2 pounds
7
Remove the shanks and place them on a plate.
8
If needed, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet.
vegetable oil2 tablespoons
9
Add onions, celery, and carrots to the skillet.
chopped onions1 cupchopped carrots1 cup
10
Sauté until the vegetables just begin to brown.
11
Add chopped garlic and sauté for another minute or two.
garlic3 clovesgarlic chopped3 cloves
12
Add ½ cup of dry Sherry and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Scrape up as many of the browned bits (fond) as you can.
13
Add cumin and smoked paprika and stir to combine spices in the mixture.
cumin2 teaspoons
14
Place the shanks back in the skillet with the vegetables.
15
Cover and simmer until the shanks are tender.
16
Combine chopped parsley, lemon zest, and chopped garlic to make a gremolata.
large lemon, zested1garlic3 clovesgarlic chopped3 cloves
17
Serve the beef shanks with vegetables and topped with gremolata.
beef shanks ( trimmed if desired )2 pounds
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Optional Slow Cooker Instructions
19
Transfer seasoned vegetables to the Crock-Pot and place the beef shanks in the Crock-Pot. Add low sodium chicken broth, and cover. Cook on low for 4 to ⏱️ 6 hours.
beef shanks ( trimmed if desired )2 poundslow sodium chicken broth16 ounces
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Optional Oven Instructions
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Transfer seasoned vegetables and beef shanks to a Dutch oven or another cooking vessel with a lid. Add chicken broth and cover. Bake at 250 degrees for ⏱️ 4 hours.
beef shanks ( trimmed if desired )2 pounds
Nutrition Facts
calories
439 kcal
fat Content
13 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
780 mg
protein Content
36 g
cholesterol Content
53 mg
carbohydrate Content
36 g
saturated Fat Content
7 g
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