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Beef Osso Buco

Tender Beef Osso Buco: A Comforting Italian Delight

A classic Beef Osso Buco recipe with tender, fall-apart meat and rich flavors, perfect for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shanks
  • 4 pieces bone-in beef shanks
  • ¼ cup olive oil for searing
  • ¼ cup flour for dredging
For the Mirepoix
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
For the Braise
  • 1 cup white wine for deglazing
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Beef Osso Buco
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. In the Dutch oven, heat ¼ cup of olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Dredge the beef shanks in flour, then sear in the hot oil for 4-5 minutes per side.
  4. Sauté the chopped onion, carrot, and celery for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  5. Deglaze with 1 cup of white wine, simmering for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, and tomato paste; season with salt and pepper.
  7. Return the shanks to the pot, submerging them in the sauce.
  8. Cover and transfer to the oven, braising for 2 hours.
  9. Check for tenderness after 2 hours; the meat should be nearly falling off the bone.
  10. Discard the bay leaf and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with creamy polenta or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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