Braised Beef Shanks with Orange and Carrots

🍊 Braised Beef Shanks with Orange & Carrots 🍖

👉Ingredients:

2 beef shanks (about 2–3 inches thick)

4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

Zest and juice of 1 large orange

1 large onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups beef broth or stock

½ cup dry white wine (optional)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 sprig fresh thyme

1 bay leaf

Salt and pepper to taste

👉Instructions:

✅️1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef shanks on all sides until nicely browned, about 4–5 minutes per side.

✅️2. Remove the beef and set aside. In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion and garlic until softened, about 3–4 minutes.

✅️3. Add the carrots and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

✅️4. Return the beef shanks to the pot. Pour in the beef broth and wine (if using). Add the orange juice, zest, thyme, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.

✅️5. Bring everything to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 2–3 hours, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.

✅️6. Once cooked, remove the beef shanks and discard the thyme sprig and bay leaf.

✅️7. Serve the beef shanks with the stewed carrots and a generous spoonful of the rich sauce on top.

🔹️Prep Time: 15 minutes

🔹️Cook Time: 2–3 hours

🔹️Total Time: 2 hr 15 min – 3 hr 15 min

🔹️Calories: ~350 kcal per serving

🔹️Servings: 4