Beef Shank Sauce Over Polenta Recipe

Ingredients

• Cooked polenta or pasta, for serving
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
• One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups dry red wine
• 2 carrots, cut into ½-inch dice
• 4 celery ribs, cut into ½-inch dice
• 2 onions, cut into ½-inch dice
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Kosher salt
  • 5 pounds trimmed beef shanks, cut 2 inches thick

Preheat the oven to 325°. Season the shanks with salt and pepper. In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add half of the shanks to the casserole and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until browned, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat wit...

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