Description
Milanese Osso Buco is a flavorful comfort dish made with veal shanks, slow-cooked to perfection in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds veal shanks, cut into 1.5-inch thick slices
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 medium celery stalk, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Pat the veal shanks dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off the excess.
- In a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the veal shanks and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the shanks and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the veal shanks to the pot. Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, and additional salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
- Remove the pot from the oven and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the lemon zest and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of tomato paste when sautéing the vegetables.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the veal shanks once cooked and reduce the sauce on the stovetop for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Serve with risotto or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 2.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg