Braised Beef Shank

This braised beef shank makes for a heart, no-fuss meal.

Beef shank braised in wine and carrotsPhoto: Shutterstock
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Tie the first 4 ingredients securely in a cheesecloth bag to make a bouquet garni and set aside.
  2. In a stewing pot, brown the meat in the butter on all sides.
  3. Add the bouquet garni, leeks, stock and salt. Add water to cover.
  4. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 3 hours.
  5. Add boiling water during the cooking time, if necessary, to keep the meat covered.
  6. Add the vegetables, return to the boil, cover and simmer another 30 minutes.
  7. Place the meat on a heated serving platter, arrange the vegetables around it and pass the stewing liquid in a gravy boat.