Osso Bucco (Braised Beef Shanks Recipe)
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds beef shanks
cut into 3-4 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/2 large white onion
sliced into rings
- 2 medium carrots
chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- one 540 millilitres can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- 1
If you want, dredge the beef shanks through flour and coat it. ( I skip this to keep it lower carb)
- 2
Melt the butter in a large oven safe braising pan over medium to medium-high heat.
- 3
Fry the beef shanks in the butter until browned on the outside.
- 4
Remove the beef shanks to a plate, and keep warm.
- 5
Add the onion slices to the skillet; cook and stir until the onion is tender. Add in the garlic and the carrots and fry until the garlic is fragrant.
- 6
Pour in the white wine and deglaze the pan at this point. Stir in the beef broth and the tomatoes.
- 7
Return the beef to the pan, making sure the shanks are submerged in the sauce.
- 8
The best way to cook now is to place the lid on top and cook the shanks in a 300 °F for 4-5 hours, until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
- 9
For stove top, cover and simmer on the stove top over low heat for 2-3 hours, checking and moving the meat occasionally to ensure that the bottom is not burning.
Osso Bucco (Braised Beef Shanks Recipe)
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About this Recipe
Craving a meal that's rich in flavor and boasts incredibly tender meat? This Osso Bucco recipe, featuring succulent braised beef shanks, promises a truly satisfying experience that will impress without overly complex techniques. It's the perfect way to transform a humble cut into something extraordinary.
The magic of Osso Bucco lies in its patient, slow braising. This method, combined with classic aromatics and liquids, coaxes out profound, complex flavors from beef shanks. Slowly cooking the meat with fragrant garlic, onion, and carrots, alongside dry white wine, diced tomatoes, and robust beef stock, renders the beef exquisitely tender, allowing it to fall off the bone with ease. This careful balance of ingredients and long cooking time creates a depth of flavor that sets this dish apart.
Prepare for a dish that delivers deep, savory notes with every single bite. You'll find the beef shanks meltingly tender, enveloped in a rich, aromatic sauce infused with the sweetness of carrots, the pungency of garlic and onion, and the bright acidity of diced tomatoes, all mellowed by a good beef stock. This comforting and hearty meal is perfect for chasing away a chill or for a cozy evening gathered around the table. The long cook time is a testament to the layers of flavor developed, resulting in a truly rewarding culinary experience.
While this recipe is fantastic as written, you can easily adapt it to your taste and pantry. Feel free to adjust the amount of minced garlic to your preference for a bolder or milder aromatic base. Similarly, you can play with the final seasoning of salt and pepper to perfectly balance the rich, complex flavors of the braising liquid. Consider what you have on hand for other aromatics, though the classic white onion and carrots provide a superb foundation.
This Osso Bucco is an ideal choice for a special family dinner, a celebratory occasion, or simply a comforting weekend meal when you have time to let the flavors develop. Serve this hearty dish alongside creamy mashed potatoes, soft polenta, or even a crusty sourdough bread to ensure no drop of the incredible sauce goes to waste.