Provencal Beef Shank Stew Recipe
03. Feb, 2010 
7 Comments
This beef stew recipe is why I love to cook. Simple, rustic and easy preparations lead to an amazing gravy full or lush flavour. Oh, how I love braised, stewy comfort food.
Next time I would definitely serve on mashed potatoes or risotto, the gravy is delicious and the noodles didn’t soak it up as much as I would like. (Please forgive the le creuset ad above, This was the first time I used the pot and I didn’t realize that was a sticker, duh.)
Provencal Beef Shank Stew
(serves 4)
Adapted from Laylita’s Recipes
3 tablespoon olive oil
2.5lbs bone in Beef Shank, chopped into large pieces
2 medium red onion, sliced
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 cups red wine
1 big can whole tomatoes, cut up in their juices
a big pinch fennel seeds
1 tablespoon herbs de provence
salt and pepper
In a large dutch oven heat olive oil on medium and sear shanks in batches until browned all over, remove to a plate. Add onions and cook until caramelized, stirring regularly. Add carrots, wine, tomatoes, herbs de provence, fennel and salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and simmer for 2-4 hours or until meat is nice and tender (mine took just under 4 hours.) Serve on top of a hearty starch (mashed potatoes, risotto etc)
Similar Recipes:
Stout Braised Short Ribs
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Beef Bourguignon Recipe
Originally started as a way to document and learn to cook, the site chronicles my journey as I learn a few new things, create recipes, and have a disaster or two.
Great cut of meat! Lots of gelatin and marrow too.It makes a great braised dish.
that looks great! i love how it doesn’t really look like a stew, more of a hearty meal with lots of juices
This looks delicious! Can’t go wrong with wine and herbes de provence.
OMG delicious!!
What is not to love….pasta with that intense meaty sauce…..delightful!!!
This is one of those recipes that everyone enjoys! Beef shank always reminds me of good down-home cooking and I love using fennel seeds in my dishes as well. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve never had or cooked beef shanks before. But this dish looks absolutely wonderful. It looks like it’s real comfort food, perfect for a chilly winter.