Description
Braised Beef Osso Bucco is a delicious comfort dish featuring tender beef shanks braised in a rich sauce of vegetables, wine, and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef shanks, cut into 1.5-inch thick slices
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 bay leaf
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Season the beef shanks with salt and pepper on all sides.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef shanks and sear them for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the shanks and set them aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Return the beef shanks to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
- Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
- Once done, remove the pot from the oven. Discard the bay leaf and stir in the lemon zest.
- Serve the osso bucco hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of tomato paste when sautéing the vegetables.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the beef shanks once cooked, and simmer the sauce on the stovetop for an additional 10-15 minutes to reduce it before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 to 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg