Chinese Braised Beef Shank
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
182 kcal
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Cuisine
Chinese
Chinese Braised Beef Shank
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Chinese Braised Beef Shank is a traditional cold sliced beef dish that’s often found as an appetizer at Chinese banquet-style dinners. It’s great on its own or garnished with some sesame seeds and chopped scallion or as a protein in a noodle soup.
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Ingredients
- 2-2/12 pounds boneless beef shank (about 1 kg)
- ½ cup Shaoxing wine
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 7 pieces star anise
- 1 dried red chili (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon rock sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick (Chinese cinnamon/ceylon preferred)
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Instructions
- Trim the excess fat off the beef and cut the shank into two to three 1 lb. chunks. Boil a pot of water and boil the beef for about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse the meat.
- Put the boiled beef shanks in a small, deep saucepan over medium-low heat and add the wine, 2 kinds of soy sauce, star anise, chili, rock sugar, and cinnamon.
- Make sure the meat is all coated in the sauce, rolling it around in the pot for a few minutes.
- Add enough water to submerge the meat about 2/3 of the way (you may need more or less depending on the size and shape of your pot). Turn the heat to medium-high, cover the pot, and bring it to a boil. Once it’s boiling, lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours. Every 30 minutes or so, uncover the pot and flip over the meat. This ensures that the marinade distributes evenly.
- Turn off the heat and allow the meat to sit in the covered pot for about 2 hours, turning once again halfway through the cooling process.
- Then allow the meat to cool completely in the refrigerator, preferably overnight. Take it out of the pot, slice it thinly, and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
336mg
(14%)
Potassium
506mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 506mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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