Braised Beef Shank – Instant Pot Recipes

Today, I’m excited to share with you some delicious recipes featuring boneless beef shank in the pressure cooker! Boneless beef shank is a tender and flavorful cut of meat that is perfect for slow cooking. It’s great for making stews, braises, and other hearty dishes that are perfect for the cold winter months.

Authentic Chinese Braised Beef Recipe Using the Instant Pot

Let’s start with an authentic Chinese braised beef recipe that is cooked using the Instant Pot. This recipe is packed with rich flavors and tender beef that will melt in your mouth.

### Ingredients:

• 2 pounds boneless beef shank
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in the Instant Pot and sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
2. Add the beef shank and brown it on all sides.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and beef broth.
4. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef shank in the Instant Pot.
5. Add the star anise and cinnamon stick.
6. Cover the Instant Pot and set it to high pressure for 60 minutes.
7. Once the cooking time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.
8. Remove the beef shank from the Instant Pot and slice it thinly.
9. Strain the sauce and serve it over the sliced beef shank.

This Chinese braised beef recipe is perfect served over rice or steamed vegetables. The beef is incredibly tender and the sauce is packed with savory flavors. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish that will warm you up on a chilly night.

Instant Pot Taiwanese Beef Stew

Another delicious recipe featuring boneless beef shank is Taiwanese beef stew. This recipe is full of aromatic spices and tender beef that will leave you wanting more.

### Ingredients:

• 2 pounds boneless beef shank
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes
• 1 teaspoon five-spice powder

Instructions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in the Instant Pot and sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
2. Add the beef shank and brown it on all sides.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and beef broth.
4. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef shank in the Instant Pot.
5. Add the star anise, cinnamon stick, soaked shiitake mushrooms, and five-spice powder.
6. Cover the Instant Pot and set it to high pressure for 60 minutes.
7. Once the cooking time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.
8. Remove the beef shank from the Instant Pot and slice it thinly.
9. Strain the sauce and serve it over the sliced beef shank.

This Taiwanese beef stew is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for the winter season. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the aromatic spices add an extra depth of flavor to the dish. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Both of these boneless beef shank recipes are incredibly delicious and easy to make in the pressure cooker. The Instant Pot makes the beef incredibly tender and infuses it with all the flavors of the sauce. Give these recipes a try and enjoy a comforting and satisfying meal!