Description
Osso Buco is a classic Italian dish featuring tender braised veal shanks, cooked slowly in a savory blend of white wine and aromatic herbs. Each forkful delivers a warm, comforting experience that transports you straight to Italy’s culinary heart. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this dish pairs beautifully with creamy polenta or risotto, making it an impressive centerpiece at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 veal shanks (about 1.5 lbs each)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping vegetables and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season veal shanks with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on all sides. Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up browned bits. Allow it to reduce slightly.
- Return the veal shanks to the pot and add beef broth until shanks are two-thirds covered. Add thyme and bay leaves; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 2 hours until meat is fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 veal shank (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg