Classic Osso Buco: A Milanese Delight
A Milanese specialty of braised veal shanks cooked with vegetables, white wine, and broth, served with gremolata.
Equipment
- Large Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 4 veal shanks each tied with kitchen twine
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
Gremolata:
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Season the veal shanks with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off the excess.4 veal shanks, Salt and pepper to taste, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the veal shanks on all sides, then remove and set aside.4 tablespoons olive oil
- In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened.1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 3 cloves garlic
- Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, and bay leaves.1 cup dry white wine, 2 cups beef broth, 1 can, 2 bay leaves
- Return the veal shanks to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- To make the gremolata, combine chopped parsley, minced garlic, and lemon zest in a small bowl.1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 cloves garlic, Zest of 1 lemon
- Serve the ossobuco hot, topped with gremolata.
Notes
Serve ossobuco with a side of risotto alla Milanese or polenta for a complete meal.
Make sure to tie the veal shanks to keep the meat intact during cooking.
Make sure to tie the veal shanks to keep the meat intact during cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 503kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 46gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 690mgPotassium: 990mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5108IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 3mg
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