Osso Buco

ItalianOtherAdvanced150 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 8 large veal shanks
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 7 tsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 1 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 0.8 cup carrots, finely chopped
  • 0.8 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 4 cup beef broth
  • 1 0.5 cup plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley, minced
  • 2 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season veal shanks with salt and pepper and dredge in flour.

  2. 2

    In a heavy skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Brown veal shanks on all sides. Transfer to a platter.

  3. 3

    Add wine to skillet; boil, deglazing pan, until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Reserve.

  4. 4

    In a large flameproof casserole, cook onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in remaining butter over medium-low heat until softened.

  5. 5

    Add shanks and accumulated juices. Add reserved wine, enough broth to almost cover shanks, and spread tomatoes over top.

  6. 6

    Add bouquet garni. Bring to simmer, then braise covered in a preheated 325°F oven for 2 hours until meat is very tender.

  7. 7

    Make gremolata: combine parsley, lemon zest, and garlic. Remove bouquet garni and sprinkle gremolata over each shank before serving.