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beef osso bucco

beef osso bucco: 5 Steps to Ultimate Comfort Food Delight

Beef osso bucco is a rich and flavorful dish made from braised cross-cut shanks of veal or beef.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 beef shanks, about 2 inches thick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Season beef shanks with salt and pepper, then brown them in the pot on all sides.
  4. Remove shanks and set aside.
  5. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
  6. Pour in wine and scrape the bottom of the pot.
  7. Add tomatoes, beef broth, thyme, and shanks back into the pot.
  8. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven.
  9. Braise for 2 to 3 hours until meat is tender.
  10. Serve garnished with parsley.

Notes

  • Serve with risotto or polenta.
  • Can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
  • Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 shank
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: beef osso bucco, braised beef, Italian dish