Braised Beef Shank Recipe

Preheat oven to 300ºF.

Combine plums or prunes and rosemary in a small bowl. Spread mixture on one side of beef, roll tightly into a log, and secure with kitchen twine.

Heat a heavy-bottomed casserole or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until smoking. Add oil and sear beef to brown all sides.

Pour in stock and red wine. Add onions. Cover casserole.

Transfer casserole to the preheated oven and cook until beef is fork-tender, about 3 to 4 hours. Remove beef from pot, set aside, and keep warm.

Place casserole over low heat and add salt, lemon zest, garlic, and pepper. Simmer until sauce reduces to a third of its volume. Remove from heat and whisk in olive oil.

Slice beef into rounds. Top with sauce and serve with buttered vegetables.