Veal Shanks with Caramelized Onions and Sage Recipe

Name: Veal Shanks with Caramelized Onions and Sage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 center-cut veal shanks (each about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick); 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 large onions, sliced; 5 garlic cloves, chopped; 15 fresh whole sage leaves; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 3 cups canned beef broth; Additional chopped fresh sage

Servings: persons

6 center-cut veal shanks (each about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick)
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 large onions, sliced
5 garlic cloves, chopped
15 fresh whole sage leaves
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
3 cups canned beef broth
Additional chopped fresh sage

1
Sprinkle veal with salt and pepper.
2
Combine flour and dried sage in shallow bowl.
3
Set 3 tablespoons flour mixture aside.
4
Dredge veal in remaining flour mixture to coat; shake off excess.
5
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large very wide pot over medium-high heat.
6
Working in batches, cook veal until brown, about 7 minutes per side.
7
Transfer veal to bowl.
8
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same pot.
9
Add onions and saute until beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
10
Reduce heat to medium and saute onions until very deep brown, about 35 minutes longer.
11
Add garlic and saute 5 minutes.
12
Add whole sage leaves and reserved 3 tablespoons flour mixture; stir 2 minutes.
13
Add wine; bring to boil.
14
Arrange veal in single layer in pot.
15
Add broth.
16
Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until meat is very tender but does not fall off bone, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
17
Uncover; simmer until juices thicken enough to coat spoon, about 30 minutes.
18
Season with salt and pepper.
19
Place 1 veal shank on each plate.
20
Spoon sauce and onion mixture over.
21
Sprinkle with additional fresh sage.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 center-cut veal shanks (each about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick), 1/2 cup all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Veal Shanks with Caramelized Onions and Sage 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.

Veal Shanks with Caramelized Onions and Sage

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