Description
A beautifully roasted German Beef Shank with a crispy exterior and tender, succulent meat, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 beef shank (approx. 1.5 kg)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 500 ml beef broth or alcohol-free malt beverage
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F).
- Place the beef shank in a roasting pan.
- Scatter the sliced onion around the shank.
- Pour the beef broth or malt beverage into the pan.
- Roast for about 2 hours, basting occasionally.
- Broil for an additional 10-15 minutes before serving for extra crispiness.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: You can prepare the beef shank in advance and refrigerate it for a day before roasting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: beef shank, German cuisine, festive dinner, slow roast, holiday meal, Schweinshaxe, comfort food