Our grass-fed beef shank, traditionally known as osso buco, is a richly flavored cut prized for slow cooking. Cross-cut from the lower leg, each piece contains hearty beef surrounding a marrow-filled bone that melts into the dish as it cooks, creating deep flavor and a silky, nourishing broth.
When braised slowly, the connective tissue in the shank transforms into tender, succulent beef while the marrow enriches the sauce with remarkable depth. The result is a comforting, restaurant-quality dish perfect for classic Italian osso buco, rustic braises, or slow-simmered soups and stews.
Each package averages approximately 2 pounds, typically containing thick cross-cut sections that cook evenly and develop exceptional flavor during long, gentle cooking.
 
Raised entirely on open Ohio pasture, our Criollo cattle produce beef that is naturally lean, nutrient-dense, and deeply flavorful. As with all Green Plains Ranch beef, our cattle are 100% grass-fed and finished, with no grain, hormones, or antibiotics.
 
Best cooking methods:
Slow braising in a Dutch oven, pressure cooking, or long simmering for soups and stews.
For those who appreciate traditional, slow-crafted meals, beef shank offers one of the most flavorful and satisfying cuts from the whole animal.