Osso Buco alla Milanese (Braised Veal Shanks)

Name: Osso Buco alla Milanese (Braised Veal Shanks)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped onion; 2/3 cup finely chopped carrot; 2/3 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup butter; 1 tsp. minced garlic; Lemon peel, cut into strips; 2 veal shanks *; 3/4 cup flour; 1/2 cup oil; 1 cup dry white wine; 1-1/2 cup beef broth; 1 lb. Roma tomatoes, diced; 1/2 tsp. dried basil; 1/4 tsp. dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 sprigs parsley; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup finely chopped onion
2/3 cup finely chopped carrot
2/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup butter
1 tsp. minced garlic
Lemon peel, cut into strips
2 veal shanks *
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup oil
1 cup dry white wine
1-1/2 cup beef broth
1 lb. Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs parsley
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Combine onion, carrot, celery, butter and garlic in large heavy casserole or Dutch oven.
2
Cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Add 2 strips lemon peel and remove from heat.
4
Dredge veal pieces in flour, shaking off any excess.
5
Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat.
6
Brown veal on all sides.
7
Arrange on top of vegetables in casserole.
8
Tip skillet and draw off nearly all fat with spoon.
9
Add wine and boil briskly about 3 minutes, scraping up any brown bits stuck to pan.
10
Pour over veal.
11
Add broth, tomatoes and juice, basil, thyme, bay leaves and parsley.
12
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
13
Broth should come up to top of veal pieces.
14
If not, add more.
15
Bring to gentle boil.
16
Cover tightly and bake at 350F about 2 hours, carefully turning and basting veal every 20 minutes.
17
Garnish top with more strips of lemon peel.

521

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup finely chopped onion, 2/3 cup finely chopped carrot, 2/3 cup finely chopped celery, 1/4 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Osso Buco alla Milanese (Braised Veal Shanks) 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!