Veal Shank with Beer Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 pieces of veal shanks (about 200-250 grams each)
• 1 bottle of beer
• 2 medium sized onions, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 sticks of celery, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp of tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp of thyme
• 4 tbsp of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Season veal shanks with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven or frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown the veal shanks on all sides. Remove shanks and set aside.
4. Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pan and sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
5. Add garlic, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves and sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
6. Add beer and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Return the browned veal shanks to the dutch oven or frying pan, spooning some of the vegetables and beer over the meat.
8. Cover the pan and place in preheated oven. Bake for 2-3 hours, basting meat with the liquid every 30 minutes.
9. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Verdict:

This veal shank recipe is a hearty meal that will warm up your soul. The beer adds a rich and deep flavor to the dish that complements the tender and juicy veal shanks. The vegetables and herbs create a delicious and aromatic sauce that will have you coming back for seconds.

Serving Suggestions:

This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or creamy polenta. You can also serve it with sautéed vegetables like asparagus or roasted root vegetables. Don’t forget to spoon some of the sauce over the veal shanks before serving to enhance the flavors even more. Enjoy!