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Instant Pot Chinese Braised Beef Shank
5 from 18 votes

Instant Pot Chinese Braised Beef Shank

This recipe cooks beef shank in an Instant Pot using a Chinese master stock, producing tender, flavorful slices of braised meat. The beef is first blanched to remove impurities, then pressure cooked with master stock and water. After chilling, the beef is thinly sliced and served either cold or gently warmed, allowing the rich flavors to develop fully.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 56 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs beef shank or beef digital muscle
  • ½ C water
  • 1 C Chinese master stock

Instructions

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  1. Clean and trim the beef shank.
  2. Place the beef shank in a large pot of water and bring it up to a rolling boil for about 10 minutes.
  3. You'll start to see lots of impurities float to the top.
  4. Drain the beef shank into a colander and give it a good rinse under cold water, removing the impurities and scum.
  5. Transfer the beef shank into the Instant Pot liner.
  6. Add ½ C water and 1 C Chinese master stock.
  7. Place the lid on, set the vent to SEALING and set to MEAT 35 minutes at HIGH PRESSURE.
  8. Let pressure naturally release, and test to see if the meat is tender.
  9. Transfer meat and stock to a bowl or container.
  10. Let cool and cover.
  11. Place into the fridge to chill completely.
  12. Once chilled, remove meat and slice thinly.
  13. Serve chilled or slightly warmed.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 56

% 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.