Italian Braised Beef and Potatoes

Name: Italian Braised Beef and Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 10 min
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 pounds beef shank, cut into thick cross-sections (osso buco style); 1 large yellow onion, diced; 1 cup chopped celery; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, (or 2 minced teaspoons fresh); 1 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano; 1/2 cup white wine; 2 cups beef or chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 2 pounds gold potatoes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup water; chili flakes, optional; chopped Italian parsley, optional; fresh lemon

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:3h 10min

Italian braised beef and potatoes is an all-time favorite if you crave meat and potatoes—the ultimate in simple, rustic comfort food. This recipe uses beef shank, because it's one of the toughest cuts of beef, and tough cuts braise the best.

Updated at: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:28:27 GMT