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Easy Osso Buco

3.9

(28)

Serve this hearty veal shank stew with warm crusty bread.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds 1 1/2-inch-thick veal shanks
All purpose flour
1 very large onion, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 28-ounce can peeled Italian plum tomatoes, crushed
1 14 1/2-ounce can low-salt chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
6 fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

For Gremolata:

(A traditional topping for osso buco)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in heavy extra-large deep skillet or flameproof casserole over medium-high heat. Dredge shanks in flour; shake off excess. Add to skillet and cook until brown, turning occasionally, about 12 minutes. Transfer shanks to bowl.

    Step 2

    Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Return shanks and any liquid in bowl to skillet. Season shanks with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, broth, wine, basil and lemon peel to skillet. Cover partially and simmer until veal is very tender and begins to fall off bones, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Simmer 10 minutes over medium heat before continuing.) Ladle into bowls and serve with Gremolata.

  2. To make Gremolata:

    Step 3

    Combine all ingredients in small bowl.

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