Braised Veal Shanks With Garlic Recipe

Name: Braised Veal Shanks With Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons walnut oil or peanut oil; 4 1 1/2-inch-thick veal shanks; Sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 large onions (about 3 pounds), sliced about 1/2 inch thick; 2 carrots in thick, diagonal slices; 1/2 cup white wine; 3 heads of garlic, cloves lightly smashed, then peeled; 2 sprigs thyme; 2 cups chicken or beef broth

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Place a braising pan large enough to hold shanks over medium high heat.
3
Add oil.
4
Season veal with salt and pepper, then add to hot pan.
5
Brown shanks all over, about 20 minutes.
6
Remove to a plate.
7
Pour off or add oil to pan until you have 3 tablespoons.
8
Heat oil until shimmering.
9
Add onions and carrots, and cook until golden brown, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Nestle veal in vegetables, and pour wine on top.
11
Reduce by three-quarters.
12
Add garlic and thyme, and pour broth on top.
13
Bring to a simmer.
14
Cover meat with a piece of foil, turning corners up.
15
Cover pan with a lid, and place in oven.
16
Braise until meat is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
17
Season to taste.
18
Remove from oven, and let cool in pan.
19
Refrigerate.
20
The next day, reheat veal over low heat.
21
Serve with risotto or potatoes and the sauce and vegetables.

1219

kcal

Calories

Fat

212

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 tablespoons walnut oil or peanut oil, 4 1 1/2-inch-thick veal shanks, Sea salt, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Braised Veal Shanks With Garlic 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.

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Braised Veal Shanks With Garlic

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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