Description
Homemade Osso Buco is a classic Italian dish featuring braised veal shanks cooked slowly with vegetables, wine, and broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 veal shanks, cut 1.5 inches thick
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Season the veal shanks with salt and pepper, then brown them on all sides in the oil.
- Remove the shanks and set aside. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot and sauté until soft.
- Add the tomato paste and thyme, stirring for 1 minute.
- Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return the shanks to the pot, then add the beef broth.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven.
- Braise for 2 to 3 hours until the meat is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Pair with risotto or polenta for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shank
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Homemade Osso Buco, Italian veal shanks, braised veal