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Hearty Beef Shank Stew with Vegetables and Savory Broth Recipe

4.8 from 91 reviews

A hearty and comforting Beef Shank Stew featuring tender beef shank pieces slow-cooked with fresh vegetables in a flavorful broth, thickened with flour for a rich, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Beef and Marinade

  • 1 kg beef shank (cut into bite-size pieces)
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 pinch salt

Vegetables

  • 1 cup celery (chopped)
  • 1 cup tomato (diced)
  • 2 potato (peeled and cut into small pieces)
  • 2 carrot (peeled and cut into small pieces)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 4 clove garlic

Broth and Thickening

  • 6 cup water (or enough water to cover the ingredients)
  • 3 tablespoon flour

Instructions

  1. Pan-frying beef: Pan-fry the beef pieces in olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until they are lightly browned. If the beef releases excess water, dry it thoroughly before adding oil to ensure proper browning.
  2. Slow-cook the stew: Transfer the browned beef to a large pot and add all the chopped vegetables along with pepper, soy sauce, fish sauce, and enough water to cover the ingredients completely. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for two hours, adding water as needed to keep ingredients submerged.
  3. Thickening the soup and adding salt: Dissolve the flour in half a cup of water to create a slurry, then stir this mixture into the simmering soup. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the stew thickens. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt as desired before serving.

Notes

  • Dry the beef pieces properly before frying if they release excess water to achieve better browning.
  • The amount of liquid may vary depending on how tightly the pot lid is sealed; add more water during slow cooking if necessary.
  • Feel free to adjust the quantities of beef and vegetables; just balance the seasoning for best results.

Keywords: beef stew, beef shank stew, slow cooked beef, hearty stew, comfort food