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. Perfect for family gatherings or dinner parties, Osso Buco is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for the recipe!
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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shank (300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 140mg