Beef Shanks in a Bag - Justin Wilson Looking Back

Tender beef shanks slow-baked with carrots, potatoes, and onions in a wine-spiked Cajun sauce—sealed in a cooking bag to lock in every bit of bold, savory flavor.

Justin Wilson knew how to turn a simple cut of meat into something special, and this Beef Shanks in a Bag recipe is a perfect example. Seasoned with salt, cayenne, and garlic, then smothered in a blend of wine, Rotel, and bold sauces, these beef shanks are baked low and slow with hearty vegetables—all sealed in a cooking bag to keep them juicy and tender.

Justin Wilson’s Beef Shanks in a Bag is an easy, one-pan meal that brings flavor and comfort. I gar-on-tee your kitchen’s gonna smell like heaven!

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Justin Wilson’s Beef Shanks in a Bag

Justin Wilson’s Beef Shanks in a Bag

Tender beef shanks slow-bake with carrots, potatoes, and onions in a wine-spiked Cajun sauce, sealed in a cooking bag to lock in every bit of bold, savory flavor.

SERVINGS: 6-8 people

PREP TIME: 30 minutes

COOK TIME: 2 hours

TOTAL TIME: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large turkey-size cooking bag
  • 2 tablespoons of flour
  • Salt
  • Ground cayenne pepper
  • 6 beef shank bones, cut 2.5"- 3" thick
  • 12 whole medium carrots
  • 2 lbs. potatoes, cut in half
  • 6 small onions, cut in half
  • 4 whole cloves of garlic
  • 1 - 10 oz. can of Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
  • 1 Tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon of bitters
  • 2 cups of Sauterne wine or dry white wine

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Grease the baking pan. Shake the flour in a turkey bag and coat the sides well, and place the bag in the pan.
  3. Season the beef shanks with salt and pepper, to taste, and place them in the bag. Evenly distribute the carrots, onions, and potatoes over and around the meat.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the can of Rotel with the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, bitters, and wine. Mix well, and pour over the shanks and vegetables.
  5. Tie the bag, and punch 12 holes in the top with a fork.
  6. Bake in the oven for 2 hours.

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