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Ossobuco alla Milanese
A classic northern Italian dish, traditional ossobuco alla milanese originates from Milan and consists of veal shanks it’s rich and full of flavor!
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 445 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3 large ossobuco (1- to 1½-inch-thick) pieces (veal shanks) (about 2 pounds/900 grams total)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium white onion
- ¼ cup dry white wine (good quality)
- 2-3 dashes black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2½ tablespoons chopped celery
- ⅓ cup chopped carrot
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- ½ tablespoon lemon zest
- 1-2 pinches salt (if needed)
Instructions
- Towel dry the meat, do not rinse. Dredge the meat in the flour, cut the meat in 2-3 places, this will keep the meat from curling when cooking (see photo).
- In a medium / large pan add the olive oil, butter and chopped onion, cook 2-3 minutes on medium heat. Add the meat and brown on both sides, add the wine and black pepper, cook on high 1-2 minutes. Add the broth, celery and carrot cook on low heat covered for 30-40 minutes, add the parsley, zest and salt if needed, cook for approximately 5 minutes uncovered. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat until piping hot or shred leftover meat and serve over homemade pasta.
- Yes! Cool completely then store cooked meat and juices in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then reheat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
445kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
180mg
(60%)
Sodium
666mg
(28%)
Potassium
911mg
(26%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2640IU
(53%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 666mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 911mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2640IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.