Instant Pot Chinese Braised Beef Shank
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Instant Pot Chinese Braised Beef Shank
Description
Instant Pot Chinese Braised Beef Shank begins with cleaning and trimming the beef shank, then blanching it in boiling water to remove impurities and scum for a cleaner broth. After rinsing, the beef is placed in the Instant Pot with Chinese master stock and additional water and pressure cooked on a meat setting for 35 minutes. This method tenderizes the tough cut efficiently.
Once cooking is complete, the pressure is released naturally, and the meat is removed along with the stock. Cooling the beef and refrigerating it allows flavors to deepen and the meat to firm up for easier slicing. Thinly sliced, the beef can be served chilled or warmed, showcasing a tender texture and the savory, infused flavors of the master stock.
This preparation is practical for making a convenient, flavorful braised beef dish with the ease of pressure cooking while maintaining authentic Chinese flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs beef shank or beef digital muscle
- ½ C water
- 1 C Chinese master stock
Instructions
- Clean and trim the beef shank.
- Place the beef shank in a large pot of water and bring it up to a rolling boil for about 10 minutes.
- You'll start to see lots of impurities float to the top.
- Drain the beef shank into a colander and give it a good rinse under cold water, removing the impurities and scum.
- Transfer the beef shank into the Instant Pot liner.
- Add ½ C water and 1 C Chinese master stock.
- Place the lid on, set the vent to SEALING and set to MEAT 35 minutes at HIGH PRESSURE.
- Let pressure naturally release, and test to see if the meat is tender.
- Transfer meat and stock to a bowl or container.
- Let cool and cover.
- Place into the fridge to chill completely.
- Once chilled, remove meat and slice thinly.
- Serve chilled or slightly warmed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 56kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1163mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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