Braised Osso Buco Recipe
Braised and slow-cooked beef shanks simmer along with mixture of flavorful broth, red wine, and an assortment of vegetables and herbs for the ultimate Classic Braised Beef Shank Osso Buco.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 4 lb beef shank
- 2 cups broth (beef, bone or vegetable)
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 cup mushrooms chopped
- 1 cup onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- fresh thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry beef shank then season with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet or braiser that is oven safe. Brown beef shanks on both sides (about 10-12 minutes). Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- To the hot skillet or braiser add in diced onions, carrots, celery, mushroom and garlic and sauté until vegetables are soften and fragrant (about 10-12 minutes).
- Stir in tomato paste and deglaze the pan with wine. Allow wine to reduce until about half.
- Add broth, bay leaves and fresh thyme. Also add the beef shanks back into the braiser. Snuggle the beef in the sauce. Cover
- Cook at 350F degrees for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Flip beef about half way through.
- Serve with fresh thyme and mashed potatoes or polenta for an authentic Italian meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 1044mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3950IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 5mg