Marsala-Braised Beef Shank with Tarragon
Marsala-Braised Beef Shank with Tarragon features fork-tender meat simmered slowly in fortified wine and broth, creating a rich, aromatic sauce infused with dried tarragon. The sweetness of Marsala balances the savory depth of beef and onions, perfect for a cozy dinner or a special weekend meal served over mashed potatoes or polenta.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 hrs 10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Marsala-Braised Beef Shank with Tarragon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 24
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- 3
Warm olive oil in an oven-safe deep skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Season the beef shank with salt and pepper.
- 4
Brown the beef shank in the hot oil on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer the beef shank to a plate.
- 5
Sauté the onion and celery in the same skillet until the onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 6
Pour in the wine and bring it to a boil, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
- 7
Return the beef shank to the onion-wine mixture; add beef broth and pour in enough water to cover 1/2 to 3/4 of the beef shank. Sprinkle tarragon over the shank; cover the skillet with the lid.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the meat falls off the bone, about 5 hours. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Calories 402.63 kcal High 20%
- Protein 42.76 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 14.4 g 5%
- Total Fat 15.61 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 5.42 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.65 mg High 27%
- Sodium 1467.78 mg High 64%
- Dietary Fiber 2.41 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 10.84 g --
- Added Sugars 8.73 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 90.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 8.08 mg Good Source 45%
- Potassium 169.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 35.08 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 2.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Marsala Braised Beef Shank with Tarragon is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 5 hrs 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Celery Sticks, Dried Tarragon, and Marsala Wine. Each serving provides about 402.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Marsala-Braised Beef Shank with Tarragon made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Celery Sticks, Dried Tarragon, Marsala Wine, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Marsala-Braised Beef Shank with Tarragon?
- About 5 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 402.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Marsala-Braised Beef Shank with Tarragon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Marsala-Braised Beef Shank with Tarragon healthy?
- Marsala-Braised Beef Shank with Tarragon has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 402.63 calories and 42.76 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1467.78 mg (64% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.42 g (27% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.73 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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