Name: Bow Valley Ranche Restaurants French Shallot And Cognac Braised Beef Shank Recipe
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 pounds Beef Shank; 4 medium Shallots; 1 cup Cognac; 4 cups Beef Broth; 2 medium Carrots; 2 stalks Celery; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 tsp Thyme; 2 leaves Bay Leaves; 2 tbs Olive Oil; 2 pounds Russet Potatoes; 4 tbs Butter; 1 cup Heavy Cream; to taste Salt; 1 cup Calvados; 2 cups Beef Stock; 2 tbs Butter; 4 cups Assorted Fresh Market Vegetables

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Pomme Puree, fresh market vegetables and a Calvados demi-glace

Season the beef shank with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef shank until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.

Prepare the Beef

In the same pot, add shallots, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.

Sauté Aromatics

Pour in the cognac, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Bring to a simmer.

Deglaze with Cognac

Return the beef shank to the pot, add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.

Add Broth and Herbs

Cover and cook for about 2.5 to 3 hours or until the beef is tender and falling off the bone.

Braise

Peel and cut the russet potatoes into uniform chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Cook Potatoes

Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, and salt. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Mash and Mix

In a saucepan, combine Calvados and beef stock. Reduce over medium heat until thickened, about 15-20 minutes. Stir in butter until melted.

Prepare Demi-Glace

In a separate pan, sauté the assorted fresh market vegetables in a little olive oil until tender and lightly browned.

Sauté Vegetables

Beef Shank

Shallots

Cognac

Beef Broth

Carrots

Celery

Garlic

Thyme

Bay Leaves

Olive Oil

Russet Potatoes

Butter

Heavy Cream

Salt

Calvados

Beef Stock

Assorted Fresh Market Vegetables

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Make French Shallot And Cognac Braised Beef Shank Recipe in just 3h . Pomme Puree, fresh market vegetables and a Calvados demi-glace

French Shallot And Cognac Braised Beef Shank Recipe

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Pomme Puree

Calvados Demi-Glace

Vegetables

Method

Braised Beef Shank