“Classic Osso Buco : A Hearty Italian Dish!”

Bythemeatflix

Classic Osso Buco Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 4 veal shanks (about 1.5 inches thick, bone-in)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • Gremolata: 1/4 cup parsley, zest of 1 lemon, 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Shanks:
  • Pat the veal shanks dry with paper towels. Season them generously with salt and pepper.
  1. Brown the Shanks:
  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the veal shanks and brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the shanks and set aside.
  1. Sauté the Vegetables:
  • In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  1. Deglaze the Pot:
  • Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Cook until the wine is reduced by half.
  1. Add Remaining Ingredients:
  • Return the browned shanks to the pot. Add the broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
  1. Braise the Osso Buco:
  • Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  1. Prepare the Gremolata:
  • In a small bowl, combine chopped parsley, lemon zest, and minced garlic. Set aside.
  1. Serve:
  • Remove the veal shanks from the pot and place them on serving plates. Spoon the sauce and vegetables over the shanks. Garnish with gremolata before serving.

Tips for Perfect Osso Buco:

  • Slow Cooking: This dish benefits from slow cooking; the longer it cooks, the more tender the meat becomes.
  • Serving Suggestions: Osso Buco is traditionally served with risotto or polenta, which soak up the delicious sauce.
  • Bone Marrow: Don’t forget to scoop out the marrow from the bone; it’s a delicacy!

Buon Appetito!

Enjoy your hearty and flavorful Classic Osso Buco!

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