Red Wine Braised Beef Shanks

Deep, glossy red wine braised beef shanks with vegetables and herbs, cooked until fall apart tender.
Prep 25 Mins
Cook 3-4 Hours
Serves 6

Ingredients

  • Beef shanks
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Onions (diced)
  • Carrots (diced)
  • Garlic (minced)
  • Red wine
  • Thyme sprigs
  • Bay leaves
  • Soy sauce (small amount)
  • Water or stock (as needed)
  • Parsley (for serving)

Instructions

  • Season shanks with salt and pepper, then sear until browned.
  • Add onions, carrots, and garlic, then cook until softened and fragrant.
  • Pour in red wine, add thyme and bay leaves, plus a small amount of soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and braise gently for 3 to 4 hours, until the shanks are tender. Add a splash of water or stock if the pot looks dry during the braise.
  • Spoon the reduced braising sauce over the shanks and finish with parsley.

Red Wine Braised Beef Shanks Recipe

Red wine braised beef shanks are comfort food done right: deep flavour, silky sauce, and meat that turns fall-apart tender after a slow, gentle braise. This recipe guides you through browning the shanks for a richer base, then simmering them with aromatics, herbs, and red wine until the sauce reduces into a glossy, spoonable finish.

You’ll learn how to keep the pot at the perfect low braise, when to add a splash of stock if it looks dry, and how to balance the sauce so it tastes bold without being harsh. It also covers simple serving wins like pairing with mashed potatoes, polenta, or buttered noodles to soak up every drop.

Made with Diamond D Ranch beef, this braised beef shanks recipe is ideal for weekends, dinner parties, or make-ahead meals that taste even better the next day. Ladle the sauce over the shanks, top with fresh parsley, and serve a dish that feels slow-cooked and special without being complicated.



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