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Chinese Braised Beef Shank

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 182 kcal
Cuisine: Chinese

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)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Make sure the meat is all coated in the sauce, rolling it around in the pot for a few minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.