Description
Osso Buco is a classic Italian dish that captivates with its rich flavors and tender veal shanks. Braised to perfection, this dish combines succulent meat with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and a splash of white wine, creating an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 veal shanks (about 1–1.5 lbs each)
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients by chopping vegetables into uniform pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear veal shanks until browned on all sides (about 4 minutes per side). Remove shanks.
- In the same pot, add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Deglaze with white wine, scraping up any brown bits from the pot; simmer until reduced by half.
- Return veal shanks to the pot along with beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and cover.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for about 2 hours or until meat is fork-tender.
Notes
- Serve with gremolata for added flavor.
- This dish pairs well with risotto or polenta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shank
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Savory Osso Buco Tender