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Osso Buco

Prep: 20 min Cook: 3 hr Total: 3 hr 20 min

Recipe Attributes

  • Italian
  • All Diets
  • Dinner
A classic Italian dish of braised veal shanks slow-cooked in a rich tomato and wine sauce, served with gremolata.

Ingredients

  • 2
    pounds veal shanks
  • 1
    piece onion
  • 1
    piece carrot
  • 1
    piece celery
  • 3
    cloves garlic
  • 2
    tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1
    cup white wine
  • 2
    cups beef stock

Directions

  1. 1

    Season the veal shanks with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.

  2. 2

    In a large pot, heat oil and brown the veal shanks on all sides. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.

  4. 4

    Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then pour in white wine and reduce by half.

  5. 5

    Add the beef stock and return the veal shanks to the pot. Cover and simmer for 3 hours until the meat is tender.

  6. 6

    Serve hot with gremolata and risotto or mashed potatoes.

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Reviews & Comments

4.0
(3 reviews)
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May 18, 2025 5:17 AM
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May 18, 2025 5:17 AM
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