An Authentic Osso Buco Recipe from Italy

Are you looking to impress your dinner guests with a delicious and authentic Italian dish? Look no further than Osso Buco, a classic Milanese recipe featuring braised veal shanks in a flavorful tomato and vegetable sauce. This dish is sure to impress and will transport your taste buds to the heart of Italy.

Ingredients:

• 4 veal shanks, cut 2 inches thick (ask your butcher to slice them for you)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Mix together flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
3. Dredge the veal shanks in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
4. Heat butter and olive oil in a large ovenproof pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
5. Sear veal shanks in the pot until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
6. Remove the shanks from the pot and set them aside.
7. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic to the pot and stir to combine.
8. Sauté the vegetables until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
9. Add tomato paste and stir for another 2 minutes.
10. Pour in the beef broth and white wine and stir to combine.
11. Add bay leaf, parsley, thyme, and oregano and stir to combine.
12. Add the lemon zest and stir to combine.
13. Return the veal shanks to the pot and spoon the sauce over them to cover.
14. Cover the pot with a lid and bake in the preheated oven until the meat is tender and falls off the bone, about 2 1/2 hours.
15. Remove the pot from the oven and discard the bay leaf.
16. Serve the Osso Buco with your favorite Italian side dishes, such as risotto, polenta or mashed potatoes.
17. Sprinkle with more chopped parsley before serving.

A Personal Introduction:

When I took my first bite of Osso Buco, I was instantly transported to the streets of Milan. It was love at first bite! The tender meat, rich tomato sauce infused with herbs, and succulent texture all combine to give this dish a unique and unforgettable flavor.

One of my favorite things about this recipe is how versatile it is: you can cook it the traditional way in a pot or Dutch oven, or even adapt it for your Slow Cooker. Another trick I’ve learned is that the key to a successful Osso Buco is to allow the sauce to cook down until it is thick and rich, perfectly coating the meat in a delicious flavor infusion.

So gather your ingredients, set some time aside, and give this amazing Osso Buco recipe a try. It’s easy to follow, and yields incredible results. Your family and friends will be amazed at your culinary skills, and you’ll savor every bite of this authentic Milanese classic.