Red Wine Braised Beef Shanks With Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Name: Red Wine Braised Beef Shanks With Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) beef shanks, about; enough olive oil, to form a 1/8 inch layer in pan; 1 cup flour, seasoned with; salt; black pepper; 1 tablespoon hot paprika; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 -2 chopped red onion; 2 stalks diced celery; 2 diced carrots; 2 diced parsnips; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 3 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary; 2 pints baby portabella mushrooms, trimmed and quartered; 1 cup red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon recommended); 2 quarts beef stock or 2 quarts other dark stock; 3 -4 tablespoons cornstarch (if necessary); 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley; For mashed potatoes; 12 yukon gold potatoes, chopped with skins on; 1 head garlic, roasted and chopped; 1/4 cup butter, diced; salt and black pepper; 1 -2 tablespoon rubbed sage, to taste; 1/3 - 1/2 cup half-and-half

Servings: persons

4 (6 ounce) beef shanks, about
enough olive oil, to form a 1/8 inch layer in pan
1 cup flour, seasoned with
salt
black pepper
1 tablespoon hot paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1 -2 chopped red onion
2 stalks diced celery
2 diced carrots
2 diced parsnips
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
2 pints baby portabella mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
1 cup red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon recommended)
2 quarts beef stock or 2 quarts other dark stock
3 -4 tablespoons cornstarch (if necessary)
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
For mashed potatoes
12 yukon gold potatoes, chopped with skins on
1 head garlic, roasted and chopped
1/4 cup butter, diced
salt and black pepper
1 -2 tablespoon rubbed sage, to taste
1/3 - 1/2 cup half-and-half

1
If the shanks have a white membrane around the outside, slit that membrane from top to bottom all around the meat to prevent curling during cooking.
2
Season the beef shanks with salt and pepper.
3
Dredge the beef shanks in the seasoned flour, coating each side completely.
4
When the oil is hot, sear the beef shanks for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until brown on all sides.
5
Remove the shanks and set aside.
6
Add the onions to the pan and saute for 2 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Add the celery, carrots and parsnips, and continue to saute for 1 minute.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Stir in the garlic and herbs.
11
Cook for 1 minute.
12
Deglaze the pan with the red wine, scraping the bottom and sides to loosen the browned particles.
13
Add the stock and mushrooms.
14
Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
15
Add the beef shanks and continue to cook for about 2-4 hours, basting the shanks often, or until the sauce is stew-like and the meat starts to fall off the bone.
16
You can leave it to simmer on the stove, or put the whole pot into a 300 degree oven.
17
Season with salt and pepper if needed.
18
If sauce is not thick enough, add cornstarch mixed with sauce from stew.
19
About half an hour before you are ready to serve, make the potatoes.
20
Boil and drain the potatoes.
21
Add seasonings and butter, then about 1/3 c half and half.
22
Mash to desired consistency, adding more cream as necessary.
23
To serve, mound garlic mashed potatoes in the center of the plate.
24
Lay a beef shank beside the potatoes and spoon some of the gravy over the top.
25
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

1376

kcal

Calories

Fat

229

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (6 ounce) beef shanks, about, enough olive oil, to form a 1/8 inch layer in pan, 1 cup flour, seasoned with, salt, and more.

Yes, Red Wine Braised Beef Shanks With Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes 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.

Red Wine Braised Beef Shanks With Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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