Tuscan-Style Braised Beef with Potatoes
Tuscan-Style Braised Beef with Potatoes delivers deeply rich, slow-cooked beef shank nestled with tender gold potatoes in a fragrant tomato, rosemary, and garlic sauce. Wine and broth melt the tough cut into silky bites, while a hint of cayenne and citrus brightens the finish. It’s perfect for a cozy weekend dinner or a comforting family meal on a chilly evening.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Combine salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl, and generously season both sides of the beef. Save the remaining seasoning mix for later in the recipe.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over high heat; add the beef and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on both sides. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.
- 4
Lower the heat to medium. Add the onion and celery to the pot with a large pinch of the seasoning. Cook, stirring, until the onions start to turn translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the tomato paste, garlic, and dried herbs, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the wine, and cook for a few minutes until most of it has evaporated.
- 6
Add the broth and bay leaf, and increase the heat to high to bring the pot back to a simmer. Return the beef to the pot and baste it with some of the cooking liquid.
- 7
Cover and roast in the preheated oven until the meat is almost fork tender but not falling off the bone, about 2 hours.
- 8
Drizzle the potato pieces with olive oil and sprinkle with a big pinch of the seasoning mix, or just some salt. Spoon a few tablespoons of beef fat from the surface of the braising liquid over the potatoes, and mix well.
- 9
Place the potatoes in and around the beef. Rinse the bowl with about 1/2 cup water and pour it into the pot.
- 10
Cover and roast at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) until the meat and potatoes are very tender, about 1 hour more.
- 11
Serve in a bowl with the cooking liquids spooned over. Sprinkle with parsley and chili flakes, and serve with fresh lemon wedges.
- Calories 855.46 kcal High
- Protein 75.43 g Good Source
- Carbs 72.77 g Moderate
- Total Fat 30.65 g High
- Saturated Fat 16.61 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 183.72 mg High
- Sodium 1050.93 mg High
- Fiber 6.7 g Good Source
- Sugar 6.52 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.46 g Low Source
- Calcium 520.51 mg Good Source
- Iron 18.9 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1321.09 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 24.13 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 107.37 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Tuscan Style Braised Beef with Potatoes is an Italian dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 855.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tuscan-Style Braised Beef with Potatoes?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Tuscan-Style Braised Beef with Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Tuscan-Style Braised Beef with Potatoes?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Tuscan-Style Braised Beef with Potatoes?
- About 3 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 855.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tuscan-Style Braised Beef with Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 11 steps.
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