Tomato-Braised Beef Shank over Roasted Spaghetti Squash
Comforting but still fresh, this quick braise turns sale-priced beef shank into a rich tomato-broth ragout with carrots and chard. Served over roasted spaghetti squash strands, it feels like a lighter pasta night with deep flavor and great color.
Back to full listIngredients
- Bone In Center Cut Beef Shank 1 lb $5.99
- Spaghetti Squash 1 lb $1.49
- Fresh Large Hothouse Grown Premium Red Tomato 1 lb $2.69
- Organic Rainbow Chard 16 oz $3.49
- Carrots 1 lb $1.69
- Jumbo Yellow Onions 1 lb $1.49
- Garlic 1 ct $1.50
- Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth 32 oz $1.79
- Parsley 1 ct $1.69
- Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 each $1.69
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Heat a heavy pot or deep skillet with a lid over medium-high heat on the stove. Pat dry 1 lb Bone In Center Cut Beef Shank and season all over with salt and pepper.
- Cut the 1 lb Spaghetti Squash in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Rub lightly with oil, season with salt and pepper, and place cut-side down on a sheet pan. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes until the flesh shreds easily with a fork.
- While the squash roasts, dice 1/2 lb Jumbo Yellow Onions, cut 1/2 lb Carrots into small diagonal slices, chop 1 lb Fresh Large Hothouse Grown Premium Red Tomato, strip the stems from the 16 oz Organic Rainbow Chard and slice the leaves into ribbons, mince 3 cloves from the 1 ct Garlic, and chop 2 tablespoons Parsley. Zest the 1 Fresh Organic Lemon - Each and cut it into wedges.
- Sear the seasoned 1 lb Bone In Center Cut Beef Shank in the hot pot with a little oil, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until deeply browned. Transfer briefly to a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium. Add the diced 1/2 lb Jumbo Yellow Onions and sliced 1/2 lb Carrots to the same pot. Cook 5 minutes, scraping up browned bits, until the onions soften and the carrots begin to sweeten. Add the minced 3 cloves Garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Add the chopped 1 lb Fresh Large Hothouse Grown Premium Red Tomato and cook 4 minutes until it collapses into a chunky sauce. Pour in 1 1/2 cups from the 32 oz Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth and return the 1 lb Bone In Center Cut Beef Shank to the pot. Cover and simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until the beef is tender enough to pull into pieces.
- Transfer the cooked 1 lb Bone In Center Cut Beef Shank to a board. Pull the meat from the bone and shred or chop into bite-size pieces. Return the beef to the pot and simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes so the broth thickens slightly into a ragout consistency.
- Stir the sliced leaves from the 16 oz Organic Rainbow Chard into the beef ragout and cook 2 minutes until just wilted. Add half the chopped 2 tablespoons Parsley and a pinch of the lemon zest from the 1 Fresh Organic Lemon - Each to brighten the sauce.
- Scrape the roasted 1 lb Spaghetti Squash into strands with a fork. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.
- To plate, twirl the spaghetti squash into shallow bowls as a nest. Spoon the beef, tomato, carrot, and chard ragout over the center, letting some strands show around the edges like pasta. Finish with the remaining chopped Parsley, a little more lemon zest, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
- Pour Sangiovese if you want classic tomato-and-beef harmony, or Merlot for a softer, fruitier match that still supports the braise.
Cook time: 55 minutes
Estimated cost: $19.02
Health notes: Approx. 650 calories per serving. About 41g protein, 27g fat, 53g carbohydrates, 9g fiber. Iron-rich beef, leafy greens, and a lower-carb starch alternative from squash.
Drink pairing: Sangiovese is ideal for the tomato-driven braise, and Merlot offers a softer, rounder match for the beef and sweet vegetables.