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Osso Buco Recipe

Tender, fall-apart Osso Buco braised in a rich bourbon sauce with herbs and vegetables. A cozy, slow-cooked dinner that feels elegant yet effortless.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Bourbon Osso Buco, Osso Buco, Slow Cooked Osso Buco
Servings: 4 people
Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs osso buco
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 4 oz green chiles
  • 1 hot pepper optional
  • 1 cup mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp umami sauce or soy
  • 1 tbsp smoked maple rub
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Pat the osso buco dry with paper towels, then season generously with sea salt and coarse black pepper on all sides.
  • Heat the olive oil in slow cooker on sauté mode. Add the seasoned osso buco and sear for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Sear the fatty edges also. Note: if your slow cooker doesn't have sauté mode, you'll need to do this step on stove top. Transfer Osso Buco to a plate.
  • In the same pan, add the onion and carrot. Sauté until slightly softened (about 4 minutes).
  • Add green chiles and a whole hot pepper (you can chop the hot pepper if you like, but that's more heat). Stir in tomato paste and garlic paste. Add the mushrooms. Stir well.
  • Pour in the bourbon and use a wooden spoon to scrape up the brown bits stuck to the pan. Let it simmer for 1 minute to gently cook off the alcohol.
  • Add the Osso Buco back in, then season with smoked maple rub or smoked paprika. Pour in beef broth and umami sauce.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
  • Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of fresh herbs

Notes

STOVE TOP INSTRUCTIONS:
No slow cooker? no problem! Here is my stove-top Braised Osso Buco recipe that is just as delicious as this version. 

Nutrition

Calories: 2288kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 273g | Fat: 77g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 38g | Cholesterol: 1021mg | Sodium: 3303mg | Potassium: 5679mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 11216IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 425mg | Iron: 15mg