Osso Buco Milanese Recipe

Name: Osso Buco Milanese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup all-purpose flour (60ml); ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; 6 veal shanks, 1/2lb (250g); ⅓ cup olive oil (75ml); 3 tablespoons butter; 1 (19 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped coarsely; 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced; 1 large onion, diced; 2 celery ribs, sliced; 1 ½ cups dry white wine (375ml); 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped (15ml); 2 bay leaves, crushed; 1 tablespoon dried marjoram (45ml); 1 tablespoon dried basil (45ml); 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped (250ml); 1 lemon, rind of, grated; 1 ½ cups chicken broth

Servings: persons

¼ cup all-purpose flour (60ml)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
6 veal shanks, 1/2lb (250g)
⅓ cup olive oil (75ml)
3 tablespoons butter
1 (19 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped coarsely
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1 large onion, diced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 ½ cups dry white wine (375ml)
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped (15ml)
2 bay leaves, crushed
1 tablespoon dried marjoram (45ml)
1 tablespoon dried basil (45ml)
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped (250ml)
1 lemon, rind of, grated
1 ½ cups chicken broth

1
In a plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper.
2
Add the veal shanks and coat them with the flour mixture.
3
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and brown the veal on both sides.
4
Remove the veal, and reduce the heat.
5
Add butter, carrots, onion, celery, bay leaves, marjoram, basil, parsley, lemon rind and saute for 5 minutes.
6
Add wine and continue cooking for 5 minutes more.
7
Stir in tomatoes and broth.
8
Place veal in a casserole with the sauce and bake, covered, at 325 degrees F for 2 hours.
9
Note, if you have fresh basil or marjoram, you can use 3 tablespoons, finely chopped.

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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: ¼ cup all-purpose flour (60ml), ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt, 6 veal shanks, 1/2lb (250g), and more.

Yes, Osso Buco Milanese falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Osso Buco Milanese

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