Red Wine Braised Center Cut Beef Shanks

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Center-cut beef shanks braised in merlot wine, fine fresh herbs and serve over egg noodles.

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Steps

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In a braising pan heat 3-tablespoons olive oil , onions , carrots and saute until tender.

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Add garlic and saute for a minute.

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In a bowl add olive oil , sea salt , black pepper and wisk.

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Toss beef shanks one at a time in oil.

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Place 2 beef-shanks in braising pan and sear on both sides , remove from pan and set aside.

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Sear remaining beef shanks and place all beef- shanks into the pan.

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Add 1 / 2 cup merlot wine and reduce wine by one-half.

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Add beef stock , tomatoes , tomato paste , bring to a full boil and reduce to simmer.

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Place fresh herbs , juniper berries , peppercorns in cheesecloth , tie with string and place in pan.

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Place a tight fitting lid over pan and braise 1 1 / 2 to 2 hours or until beef is tender.

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Remove beef-shanks and hold warm.

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Strain beef stock and cook egg noodles in beef stock until tender.

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Divide noodles into warm bowls and place 1 center-cut beef shank on top.

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Add beef broth and garnish with fresh chopped parsley', chef's"]".

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Ingredients

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beef shanks, extra virgin olive oil, fine sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, brown onions, carrot, garlic, merlot, beef stock, roma tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, lemon thyme, fresh parsley, fresh rosemary, winter savory, juniper berries, black peppercorns, egg noodles