Braised Beef Shanks (Or Beef Cheeks) Recipe

Name: Braised Beef Shanks (Or Beef Cheeks)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-4 pounds beef shanks (or beef cheeks work as well); 2 onions, peeled, diced; 4 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped; 3 stalks celery, diced; 2-3 carrots, peeled, diced; 1 sweet potato, diced (peeling is optional); 3 bay leaves; 3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil (for browning meat); 2 cups white wine; 3 ears of fresh corn, sliced (about 3 inch slices)

Servings: persons

3-4 pounds beef shanks (or beef cheeks work as well)
2 onions, peeled, diced
4 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped
3 stalks celery, diced
2-3 carrots, peeled, diced
1 sweet potato, diced (peeling is optional)
3 bay leaves
3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil (for browning meat)
2 cups white wine
3 ears of fresh corn, sliced (about 3 inch slices)

1
Heat the oil in a flat bottom saute pan that has a lid
2
Dredge the meat in flour, brown in hot oil, remove from pan
3
Saute onion for a few minutes, add garlic
4
Add vegetables (except for the corn), bay leaf , stir for a minute or two
5
Return the meat to the pan , scatter corn slices
6
Add the wine, cover and bring to a simmer and cook until tender (about 90 minutes).
7
You can thicken the sauce, but I prefer to remove meat and vegetables and simmer until the sauce is a bit thickened

985

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-4 pounds beef shanks (or beef cheeks work as well), 2 onions, peeled, diced, 4 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped, 3 stalks celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Braised Beef Shanks (Or Beef Cheeks) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Beef Shanks (Or Beef Cheeks)

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