Osso Buco

Name: Osso Buco
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 4 shanks veal shanks (2-inch thick); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 carrot, diced; 2 ribs celery, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf

Tender veal shanks braised with vegetables and white wine until fall-apart soft. A rich, elegant Italian-American classic.

115 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanDinnerStovetop and OvenStandard

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Ingredients

4 shanks veal shanks (2-inch thick)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup tomato sauce
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 325°F.
2

Coat 4 shanks veal shanks (2-inch thick) with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper.
3

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown veal shanks on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
4

Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 medium diced onion, 1 diced carrot, 2 ribs diced celery, and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5

Pour in 1 cup dry white wine and scrape up any browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
6

Add 2 cups beef broth, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Return veal shanks to pot.
7

Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to oven.
8

Braise for 1.5 to 2 hours until veal shanks are very tender and meat pulls easily from the bone. Internal temperature should reach 190°F.
9

Remove from oven. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Serve with braising liquid spooned over top.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Osso Buco?

As written, 115 minutes: 25 of prep and 90 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 8 (2 hours): "Braise for 1.5 to 2 hours until veal shanks are very tender and meat pulls easily from the bone." That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What oven temperature does Osso Buco need?

For Osso Buco, the oven is set to 325 F (about 165 C) in step 1. The target internal temperature is 190 F (about 90 C), given in step 8. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Osso Buco?

Step 3 reads: "Brown veal shanks on all sides, about 3 minutes per side." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 3 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Is there a substitute for white wine in Osso Buco?

The entry for Osso Buco calls for 1 cup dry white wine. In its place: Use chicken or vegetable stock with a teaspoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice per half cup for the acidity.

Can I make Osso Buco gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Osso Buco is 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

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