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Beef Osso Bucco

Savory Beef Osso Bucco that Melts in Your Mouth

Experience the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of Beef Osso Bucco, a traditional Italian dish rich in aromatic flavors and luxurious texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Braise
  • 4 pieces Beef shanks cross-cut
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil for searing
  • 1 large Onion finely chopped
  • 2 pieces Celery diced
  • 2 pieces Carrots diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Dry red wine or substitute with broth and balsamic vinegar
  • 1 can Canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 3 cups Beef stock homemade is ideal
  • 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
  • 1 leaf Bay leaf remove before serving
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Garnish
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. Pat the beef shanks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef shanks for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
  4. Remove the beef shanks and sauté finely chopped onion, diced celery, and diced carrots in the same pot for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in dry red wine and scrape up any browned bits, simmering for about 5 minutes.
  7. Add canned crushed tomatoes, beef stock, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf to the pot and stir to combine.
  8. Return the beef shanks to the pot, cover, and braise in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
  9. Remove from oven, discard the bay leaf and excess fat, and garnish with lemon zest and parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 38gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish tastes better the next day, making it a great make-ahead option for meals.

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