Beef Shank Recipes

If you’re looking to add some variety to your beef recipes, beef shank is a great cut to consider. It’s a flavorful and versatile cut that’s perfect for slow-cooking recipes like stews, soups, and braises.

In this roundup, we have 25 delicious beef shank recipes that are sure to satisfy your taste buds and elevate your meal planning game.

WHAT IS THE BEST COOKING METHOD FOR SHANK?

The best cooking method for beef shank is low and slow. This cut is tough and full of connective tissue, but when cooked with patience and care, it becomes tender, juicy, and full of flavor.

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1. Slow Cooker Beef Shank in Red Wine

Slow cooker beef shank in red wine is a rich and hearty dish that melts in your mouth. The tender beef shank braised in a flavorful red wine sauce makes for a satisfying and delicious meal that is sure to impress.

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2. Garlic Soy Beef Shank and Tendon

A savory and flavorful dish that is popular in Chinese cuisine. The combination of tender beef shank and chewy tendon simmered in a garlic and soy sauce creates a mouthwatering dish that is both satisfying and delicious.

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3. Braised Beef Shanks

Braised beef shanks are a succulent and flavorful dish that is perfect for a comforting meal. The slow cooking process results in tender and juicy meat that falls off the bone, while the flavorful braising liquid infuses the beef with a rich depth of flavor.

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4. Osso Buco Beef Shanks w Mascarpone Polenta

Beef shanks with mascarpone polenta is a delicious and luxurious meal that is perfect for a special occasion. The tender beef shanks are braised in a rich sauce and served with creamy mascarpone polenta, creating a perfect combination of flavors and textures.

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5. Beef Shank Soup

Beef shank soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that is perfect for colder months. The beef shank is slowly simmered with vegetables and aromatic herbs to create a rich and flavorful broth that is packed with nutrients.

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6. Braised Beef Shanks with Caramelized Onions

Braised beef shank with caramelized onions is a savory and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner. The beef shanks are slowly cooked in a flavorful broth until they are tender and fall apart easily, while the caramelized onions add a touch of sweetness and depth of flavor.

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7. Chinese Braised Beef Shank

Chinese beef braised shank is a classic dish that is packed with bold and savory flavors. The beef shank is slow-cooked with soy sauce and other ingredients until it becomes incredibly tender and flavorful.

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8. Beef Shank Recipe

A hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a comforting dinner. The beef shank is slowly cooked with aromatic vegetables and spices, resulting in tender and juicy meat that is packed with bold and savory flavors.

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9. Decadent Beef Shank Osso Buco

Decadent beef shank osso buco is a rich and luxurious dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The beef shanks are slowly braised in a tomato-based sauce until they become tender and fall-off-the-bone, while the marrow in the center of the bone adds a buttery and savory richness to the dish.

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10. Nihari

Nihari is a slow-cooked Pakistani beef stew that is packed with bold and aromatic flavors. The beef shank is simmered for hours with a blend of spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, resulting in a tender and flavorful meat that melts in your mouth.

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11. Slow Cooker Beef Shanks

Slow cooker beef shank is a convenient and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. The beef shanks are slow-cooked until they become incredibly tender and flavorful, while the rich and savory broth infuses the meat with a depth of flavor.

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12. Taiwanese Braised Beef Shank

Taiwanese braised beef shank is a popular dish that is loved for its rich and savory flavors. The beef shank is braised in a soy sauce-based broth until it becomes incredibly tender and flavorful.

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13. Crockpot Beef Shanks

Crockpot beef shank is a convenient and flavorful meal that is perfect for a busy day. The beef shanks are cooked in a slow cooker with aromatic vegetables and spices until they become tender and juicy.

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14. Slow Cooker Red Wine Hind Shank

Slow cooker red wine hind shank is a mouth-watering dish made with succulent hind shanks that are slowly cooked in a rich red wine sauce, resulting in tender meat that falls off the bone.

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15. Instant Pot Osso Buco

Instant Pot Osso Buco is a delectable Italian dish made with tender shanks cooked in a savory tomato sauce with aromatic herbs and vegetables. The pressure cooking method used in the Instant Pot results in a dish that is full of flavor, and the fork-tender meat combined with the rich, complex sauce makes for a truly irresistible meal.

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16. Braised Beef Shank with Wine and Tarragon

A decadent dish made by slow-cooking beef shanks in a rich, flavorful broth made with red wine, tarragon, and aromatic vegetables. The meat becomes incredibly tender and flavorful, infused with the rich flavors of the broth, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and satisfying.

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17. Chinese Braised Beef Shank

Chinese braised beef shank is a flavorful dish that involves slow-cooking beef shanks in a fragrant broth made with soy sauce and other aromatic spices. The tender and succulent meat is infused with a rich flavor that pairs perfectly with rice or noodles, making it a delicious and satisfying meal.

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18. Garlic Wine Braised Veal Shanks

Garlic wine veal shank is a mouth-watering dish made by slow-cooking tender veal shanks in a savory broth made with garlic, wine, and aromatic herbs. The meat becomes incredibly tender and flavorful, and the rich, complex sauce infused with garlic and wine adds a depth of flavor that makes this dish a true culinary delight.

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19. Asian Osso Bucco

Asian Osso Buco is a flavorful and aromatic dish that puts a unique spin on the classic Italian recipe. The tender and succulent meat falls off the bone, and the rich sauce is absolutely delicious.

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20. Easy Osso Buco

Easy Osso Buco is a simple and delicious take on the classic Italian dish that requires minimal effort to make.

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21. Beef Shank and Bone Marrow Stew

Beef shank and bone marrow stew is a rich and hearty dish made by slow-cooking tender beef shanks and marrow bones in a savory broth with aromatic vegetables and herbs. The dish is packed with flavor, and the bone marrow adds a decadent richness to the already delicious stew, making it a truly indulgent meal.

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22. Filipino Beef Shank Soup

A comforting and hearty dish made with beef shanks, vegetables, and aromatic herbs. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the tender meat falls off the bone, making for a satisfying and delicious meal that is perfect for any occasion.

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23. Famous Beef Shank

A tender, flavorful, and easy recipe that you have to try! It’s definitely one of my favorite shank recipes.

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24. Beef Osso Buco

A true classic! The meat becomes incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce is so delicious that it’s practically begging to be soaked up with some crusty bread.

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25. Guinness Braised Beef Shanks

Guinness braised beef shanks are a mouth-watering dish made by slow-cooking tender beef shanks in a savory broth made with Guinness beer and herbs. The dark, rich flavor of the beer infuses the meat with a delicious depth of flavor, resulting in a dish that is both hearty and satisfying.

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