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Classic Beef Osso Buco Recipe:

Classic Beef Osso Buco Recipe: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Goodness

Discover the melt-in-your-mouth texture of Classic Beef Osso Buco, a comforting Italian dish perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 4 pieces Bone-in Beef Shanks Choose shanks with good marbling for maximum tenderness and flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for searing the meat.
  • 1 cup Onion Diced.
  • 1 cup Carrots Diced.
  • 1 cup Celery Diced.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup White Wine Or substitute with red wine.
  • 2 cups Chicken or Beef Stock Low-sodium.
For Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 sprigs Herbs (Thyme)
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • to taste Salt Adjust to your preference.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to your preference.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the bone-in beef shanks generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add a splash of olive oil. Sear the shanks for about 4-5 minutes on each side until brown.
  2. Remove the shanks and set aside. In the same pot, add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Pour in white wine and scrape the bottom to deglaze the pot. Let the wine simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and stock. Add thyme and bay leaf. Return the shanks to the pot, submerging them. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Braise for about 2 hours.
  6. After braising, if the sauce is too thin, remove the meat and let the sauce simmer uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, select bone-in shanks with good marbling to ensure tenderness and flavor. Adjust the seasoning and enjoy with traditional Italian sides.

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