Decadent Beef Shank Osso Buco
Ingredients
- 3 beef shanks
- 1/4 cup neutral oil
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose flour
- 2 carrots
peeled and diced
- 2 celery ribs
diced
- 1 yellow or sweet onion
diced
- 3 garlic cloves
minced
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups water or broth
- 2 cups canned crushed plum tomatoes
- sprig of fresh thyme
- sprig of rosemary
- 2-3 bay leaves
- fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp salt
divided
- freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- 1
Season the beef shanks with salt and pepper.
- 2
Dredge the shanks through flour, shaking off excess.
- 3
Heat Dutch oven over medium-high heat with oil. When fully heated add the beef shanks, careful not to crowd.
- 4
Brown all sides of the beef, 3-4 minutes per side, allowing the meat to caramelize.
- 5
Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
- 6
Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, and sauté on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 7
Add the wine to deglaze, making sure to scrape up all of the brown bits left by the meat and vegetables. Allow wine to reduce by half.
- 8
Add the crushed tomatoes to the pan and continue to stir.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper.
- 10
Add the beef shanks back to the pan, along with the drippings on the plate.
- 11
Stir in the water or broth, and add fresh herbs and bay leaves.
- 12
Cover with lid and simmer on low for 2 1/2 hours or until the beef is tender and the sauce is reduced. This can also be cooked for the same amount of time in a 350 degree oven.
- 13
Remove pot from the stove or oven.
- 14
Discard the stems from the herbs and the bay leaves.
- 15
Sprinkle the fresh parsley over the top.
- 16
Serve over polenta, mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. Enjoy!
Decadent Beef Shank Osso Buco
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About this Recipe
Ready to transform humble beef shanks into a show-stopping meal that practically cooks itself? This Decadent Beef Shank Osso Buco recipe delivers fall-off-the-bone tender meat in a rich, aromatic sauce that will make your kitchen smell incredible. It's the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cozy evening.
The magic of this osso buco lies in its low and slow simmer. This technique allows the beef shanks to become incredibly tender, practically melting in your mouth, while infusing the surrounding sauce with deep, complex flavors. The initial step of coating the beef shanks in flour not only helps achieve a beautiful sear but also contributes to thickening the luxurious sauce.
What you can expect is a truly satisfying dish where each beef shank is enveloped in a deeply savory, wine-infused tomato sauce. The aromatic base of diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic provides a wonderful sweetness and depth. With fresh thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves, the sauce develops a layered herbal complexity that elevates the entire experience. This dish is rich, hearty, and wonderfully comforting, making it a perfect centerpiece for a leisurely meal.
While beef shanks are classic for this dish, you can adjust the herbs to your preference; consider adding more or less thyme and rosemary to suit your taste. If you don't have red wine, a good quality beef broth can be used as a substitute, though the wine adds a characteristic depth. You can also adjust the amount of freshly ground black pepper to your liking for a bit of warmth.
This rich beef osso buco is ideal for a comforting weekend dinner or impressing guests without a lot of last-minute fuss. Serve it with creamy polenta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the decadent sauce.