Osso Buco (Italian Braised Veal Shanks)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
735 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Osso Buco (Italian Braised Veal Shanks)
Description
Osso Buco (Italian Braised Veal Shanks) highlights veal shanks as the main ingredient, which are seasoned and dredged in flour before searing to create a browned exterior. Cooking them in a dutch oven with a base of diced onion, carrot, and garlic builds layers of flavor enhanced by tomato paste. Adding red wine and chicken broth creates a braising liquid that steams the meat gently over nearly two hours until it becomes fall-apart tender. Bay leaves add subtle herbal notes to the dish.
The result is veal shanks with a tender interior and a deeply flavorful sauce reduced from the wine and broth. This hearty dish is suited for serving alongside polenta, risotto, or mashed potatoes to soak up the braising juices.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs veal shanks (2-4 pieces)
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp black pepper ground
- 1/4 cup flour for dredging
- 4 tbsp neutral cooking oil olive or avocado, generic cooking oil
- 1 onion finely diced, medium
- 1 carrot diced, large
- 5 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine dry
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 2 bay leaf
Instructions
- Pat the shanks dry with paper towel. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the flour to a shallow bowl and dredge each side of the shanks, shaking off any excess.
- Heat a dutch oven over high heat with oil. Sear each side of the shanks, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- In the same dutch oven, add the finely diced onions and carrots. Add more oil if needed. Cook on medium-high heat until softened, about 6 minutes.
- Add the garlic, and tomato paste. Stir until mixed in. Place the shanks back into the dutch oven.
- Pour in the wine and chicken broth until shanks are 3/4 covered. Add the bay leaves. Bring the liquid to a simmer. Turn the heat down to low.
- Cover with a lid and cook until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender, about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 735 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 735kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 91g | 182% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 340mg | 113% |
| Sodium | 2227mg | 93% |
| Potassium | 1704mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2678IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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