Description
A delicious and easy recipe for beef-based German-style knuckle, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef knuckle
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup lager beer
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the beef knuckle with salt and pepper.
- Brown the beef on all sides, then remove it and set aside.
- Add garlic and onion to the pot, cooking until fragrant and softened.
- Pour in the beef broth, lager beer, and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the pot for any browned bits.
- Return the beef to the pot, then add carrots, celery, and thyme.
- Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for 3 hours or until the beef is tender.
- Remove from the oven, let rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth for a lighter taste.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg