Hearty Osso Bucco Recipe

Name: Hearty Osso Bucco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 veal shanks (Osso Bucco); 1 onion (diced); 2 -3 stalks celery (sliced); 1 carrot (diced); 4 -5 mushrooms (peeled and sliced); 1 tomatoes (diced); 4 slices pancetta (roughly chopped); 2 teaspoons plain flour; 3 -4 teaspoons plain flour (for dredging); salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon sage; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 2 bay leaves; ¼ cup red wine (use a good wine which you can then drink with dinner); 2 cups beef stock; 3 teaspoons butter

Servings: persons

2 veal shanks (Osso Bucco)
1 onion (diced)
2 -3 stalks celery (sliced)
1 carrot (diced)
4 -5 mushrooms (peeled and sliced)
1 tomatoes (diced)
4 slices pancetta (roughly chopped)
2 teaspoons plain flour
3 -4 teaspoons plain flour (for dredging)
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon sage
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 bay leaves
¼ cup red wine (use a good wine which you can then drink with dinner)
2 cups beef stock
3 teaspoons butter

1
Deglaze your Dutch Oven with the wine and pre-heat the oven to 180C.
2
Salt and pepper both sides of your Osso Bucco with Salt and pepper and dredge it with Flour.
3
Heat the butter in a pan on high until it becomes frothy, then fry each side of the meat for around 3 minutes, until both sides are brown and have a golden crust.
4
Set the meat aside in the Dutch oven to rest.
5
In the same pan on a medium heat saute the pancetta, onion, celery and carrot for a few minutes until the onion becomes clear and then add the mushrooms and the chopped sage and rosemary stirring for a couple more minutes (till the mushrooms brown a little).
6
Add 2 Tablespoons of flour to the mix and stir through.
7
Pour in the beef stock and bring to boil before adding the tomato paste and the chopped tomato, and transfer the entire contents of the pan into the dutch oven, and place that in the oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
8
Serve the Osso Bucco with mashed potatoes and bread for dipping if you're feeling indulgent!

373

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 veal shanks (Osso Bucco), 1 onion (diced), 2 -3 stalks celery (sliced), 1 carrot (diced), and more.

Yes, Hearty Osso Bucco falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hearty Osso Bucco

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