Osso Buco With Couscous Recipe

Name: Osso Buco With Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 carrots, medium, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 brown onion, large, finely chopped; cooking spray; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 8 veal bones, osso buco; 1/2 cup plain flour; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 800 g canned tomatoes, diced; 2 cups beef stock; 2 bay leaves; 3 cups couscous, prepared, strips of lemon zest and oregano leaves to serve

Servings: persons

2 carrots, medium, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 brown onion, large, finely chopped
cooking spray
2 garlic cloves, crushed
8 veal bones, osso buco
1/2 cup plain flour
1/3 cup tomato paste
800 g canned tomatoes, diced
2 cups beef stock
2 bay leaves
3 cups couscous, prepared, strips of lemon zest and oregano leaves to serve

1
Preheat oven to 200 degrees C / 180 degrees C fan forced.
2
Spray carrot, celery and onion with oil. Heat a large frying pan over moderate heat. Add garlic and vegies. Cook for 4 -5 minutes. Transfer to a 2 litre (8 cup) casserole dish.
3
Reheat frying pan. Toss veal in flour. Cook veal in batches for 2 -3 minutes or until browned. Transfer to casserole dish.
4
Whisk tomato paste, tomato, stock and bay leaves in a large jug. Pour over veal and vegies in dish.
5
Bake uncovered for 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Spoon couscous into shallow bowls. Top with Osso Buco, zest and oregano.
7
Serve at once.

691

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 carrots, medium, finely chopped, 2 celery ribs, finely chopped, 1 brown onion, large, finely chopped, cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Osso Buco With Couscous 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!

Osso Buco With Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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