Best 6 Osso Bucco Beef Shanks Recipes

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**Osso Bucco: A Classic Italian Dish to Delight Your Taste Buds**

Osso buco is a traditional Italian dish that combines the richness of braised beef shanks with a flavorful broth, vegetables, and herbs. Originating from the Lombardy region of Italy, this dish has become a beloved classic enjoyed by people worldwide. The name "osso buco" literally translates to "bone with a hole," referring to the marrow-filled bone protruding from the center of the beef shank. This prized ingredient adds an extra layer of depth and flavor to the dish.

Our collection of osso buco recipes offers a diverse range of options to suit every taste and preference. From the classic Milanese-style osso buco to variations that incorporate unique ingredients and cooking techniques, there's a recipe here for every home cook. Whether you prefer a traditional preparation or a modern twist, our recipes will guide you through the process of creating this comforting and delicious dish.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF OSSO BUCCO



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Treat holiday guests to elegant comfort food at its best. Our osso bucco beef boasts a thick, savory sauce complemented by the addition of gremolata, a chopped herb condiment made of lemon zest, garlic, and parsley. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 beef shanks (14 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup white wine or beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups beef broth
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, sliced
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
GREMOLATA:
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
Polenta,optional

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet, brown beef in butter and oil. Transfer meat and drippings to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add wine to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; pour over meat. Add the tomatoes, broth, carrots, onion, celery, thyme, oregano, bay leaves and remaining salt., Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaves., Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., In a small bowl, combine the gremolata ingredients. Serve beef with gremolata and sauce. If desired serve over polenta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

OSSO BUCCO (BRAISED BEEF SHANKS RECIPE)



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Osso bucco is a delicious tender, flavorful braised beef shank dish that is the perfect way to enjoy this cut of meat.

Provided by Karlynn Johnston

Categories     Main Course

Time 5h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-3 pounds beef shanks (cut into 3-4 inch pieces)
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 large white onion (sliced into rings)
2 medium carrots (chopped)
1/2 cup dry white wine
one 540 millilitres can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup beef stock
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • If you want, dredge the beef shanks through flour and coat it. ( I skip this to keep it lower carb)
  • Melt the butter in a large oven safe braising pan over medium to medium-high heat.
  • Fry the beef shanks in the butter until browned on the outside.
  • Remove the beef shanks to a plate, and keep warm.
  • Add the onion slices to the skillet; cook and stir until the onion is tender. Add in the garlic and the carrots and fry until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Pour in the white wine and deglaze the pan at this point. Stir in the beef broth and the tomatoes.
  • Return the beef to the pan, making sure the shanks are submerged in the sauce.
  • The best way to cook now is to place the lid on top and cook the shanks in a 300 °F for 4-5 hours, until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  • For stove top, cover and simmer on the stove top over low heat for 2-3 hours, checking and moving the meat occasionally to ensure that the bottom is not burning.

OSSO BUCCO-STYLE BEEF SHANK



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Simple and delicious! Best served over rice, this makes tender beef and delicious sauce to which fresh spinach can be added for a touch of green. Serve over rice.

Provided by Julie Couture

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound beef shank
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
water
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Increase heat to medium-high. Add beef shank and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Return onion and garlic to the pan. Sprinkle thyme, oregano, rosemary, and marjoram over beef.
  • Pour tomatoes and tomato paste into the pan. Fill the empty tomato paste can with water and pour into the pan. Stir in lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until beef is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 79.2 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1931.1 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

TRADITIONAL OSSO BUCO



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This recipe is a traditional but simple way of cooking Osso Buco (veal shanks). The white wine is a must in this dish.

Provided by PICKLEDPOSSUM

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds veal shanks, cut into short lengths
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup Butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
⅔ cup dry white wine
⅔ cup beef stock
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Dust the veal shanks lightly with flour. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the veal, and cook until browned on the outside. Remove to a bowl, and keep warm. Add two cloves of crushed garlic and onion to the skillet; cook and stir until onion is tender. Return the veal to the pan and mix in the carrot and wine. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Pour in the tomatoes and beef stock, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours, basting the veal every 15 minutes or so. The meat should be tender, but not falling off the bone.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the parsley, 1 clove of garlic and lemon zest. Sprinkle the gremolata over the veal just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 200.6 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 46.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 467 mg, Sugar 6 g

OSSO BUCCO - BEEF SHANKS



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A variation on the veal shank version of the traditional Italian recipe. The light heat with the orange is great, This works very well with egg noodles/wild rice/and garlic mashed potato.

Provided by bggio

Categories     Meat

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 beef shanks, cut 1 1/2 inches thick
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion
8 garlic cloves
3 celery ribs
3 large carrots, 1/2 inch
1 hot chili pepper, long
1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
1/4 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1 cup beef stock
3/4 cup red wine
4 large tomatoes, skinned and chopped
3 ounces pancetta

Steps:

  • heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • dredge the shanks in flour salt and pepper mixture.
  • heat olive oil in stainless steel pan and brown beef shanks 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Remove shanks from oil and add carrots onion garlic celery and pancetta stir together 2-3 minutes and.(pancetta can be fried prior to browning beef to crisp and add back in when adding zest).
  • add the herbs and fry 2-3 minutes and then add the chilli pepper and orange zest and fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • add the wine and deglaze the pan and boil for 3-4 minutes and then add beef stock and tomato.
  • place the beef shanks in the mixture or place all in a dutch oven and place in the oven for 120 minutes.

BEEF SHANK FAUX OSSO BUCCO



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 beef shanks - about three pounds total
Salt
Pepper
Flour for dredging
1 tbsp butter
1bsp good olive oil
1 cup each onion, celery and carrot - All chopped finely
2 bacon slices uncooked and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup beef stock
1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes - drained as much as possible
1 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
1 large garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Season the beef with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour. Working is batches, brown the beef in the oil and butter until the shanks are golden. Medium high heat in a large deep skillet. Remove shanks from the oil and butter and set aside. In the same pan, add the onion, carrot, celery, bacon and garlic. Saute over medium high heat until veggies are tender - about 7 minutes. Add the wine and turn up the heat slightly to reduce the liquids. Another 6 minutes or so. Add broth, tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste - about a tsp of each. At this point you can transfer the vegetables to a dutch oven and add the beef. Coover and simmer 2 hours or until meat is tender OR Add the veggies and beef in layers to a slow cooker and cook on low for four hours or until tender. In a small bowl combine the chopped parsley, garlic and lemon zest. Add either the pot or the slow cooker for the final 10 minutes of cooking. Serve over polenta, rice or mashed potatos.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality beef shanks: Look for shanks that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling. This will ensure that your osso buco is tender and flavorful.
  • Brown the shanks well: Browning the shanks before braising them helps to develop flavor and color. Be sure to brown them in a hot skillet over medium-high heat until they are golden brown on all sides.
  • Use a good quality red wine: The red wine used in the braising liquid should be one that you would enjoy drinking. A full-bodied red wine, such as a Chianti or a Barolo, will add a lot of flavor to the dish.
  • Add plenty of vegetables: Vegetables not only add flavor to the dish, but they also help to thicken the sauce. Use a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.
  • Cook the osso buco low and slow: The key to tender osso buco is to cook it low and slow. Braise the shanks in the oven for at least 2 hours, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes or risotto: Osso buco is traditionally served over mashed potatoes or risotto. The creamy texture of these dishes complements the rich and flavorful sauce.

Conclusion:

Osso buco is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is a delicious and hearty dish that is sure to impress your guests. With its tender meat, flavorful sauce, and creamy polenta, osso buco is a dish that everyone will love.

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