Best 8 Osso Buco With Couscous Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Osso Buco, a classic Italian dish that combines succulent braised beef shanks with a rich and flavorful sauce. This hearty and comforting stew is traditionally served with a side of creamy polenta or mashed potatoes, but for a lighter and more vibrant accompaniment, try pairing it with fluffy and aromatic couscous. This collection of recipes offers a variety of takes on this beloved dish, from the classic Milanese-style Osso Buco to innovative variations that incorporate different spices, vegetables, and cooking techniques. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating a memorable and delicious Osso Buco experience. From the initial searing of the beef shanks to the slow braising in a flavorful broth, each step is explained in detail, ensuring that you achieve perfect results every time. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure with our diverse selection of Osso Buco recipes.

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OSSO BUCO WITH COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Osso Buco With Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kiwi Kathy

Categories     Stew

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees C / 180 degrees C fan forced.
  • 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.
  • Reheat frying pan. Toss veal in flour. Cook veal in batches for 2 -3 minutes or until browned. Transfer to casserole dish.
  • Whisk tomato paste, tomato, stock and bay leaves in a large jug. Pour over veal and vegies in dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon couscous into shallow bowls. Top with Osso Buco, zest and oregano.
  • Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 956.4, Carbohydrate 131.2, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 10.4, Protein 22.9

SLOW COOKER OSSO BUCO



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A beautiful, tender and mouth-watering meat casserole, so full of flavor. It forms a juicy and delightfully tasty gravy with carrots, celery and onion. Delicious served with boiled rice or couscous. My family couldn't get enough of this and were fighting to book the left-over bit for their lunch the next day. A real success.

Provided by janzjewelz

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 8h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
6 (1 inch) thick slices veal shank, sliced for osso buco
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, roughly chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 ¼ cups chicken stock
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Season the flour with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the veal shank slices with the flour until evenly coated. Melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shank slices in the hot butter until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes per side.
  • Combine the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic in a large slow cooker. Set the meat slices atop the vegetables, then pour in the chicken stock and diced tomatoes. Season with oregano and the bay leaf.
  • Cook on Low for 8 hours until the meat is falling off of the bone. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 256.1 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 64.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 488.9 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

OSSO BUCO WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE



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Categories     Herb     Mushroom     Onion     Roast     Veal     White Wine     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

six to eight 2-inch-thick veal shanks (5 pounds total), each tied securely with kitchen string to keep meat attached to bone
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 pounds onion, sliced thin
2 celery ribs, sliced thin
1/2 pound fresh cremini or white mushrooms, tough stem ends trimmed
1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded
1/2 pound fresh Portobello mushrooms, stems discarded
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 to 3/4 cup water
1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, washed well, spun dry, and minced
Accompaniment: cooked couscous

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°F.
  • In a heavy ovenproof kettle large enough to hold veal shanks in one layer heat 1 tablespoon each of oil and butter over moderately high heat until foam begins to subside and sauté onion and celery until beginning to turn golden.
  • Pat shanks dry between paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Arrange shanks on onion mixture and roast, covered tightly, in middle of oven 3 hours. (Meat will give off juices as it cooks.) Shanks may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and cooled, uncovered, before chilling, covered. Reheat shanks before proceeding.)
  • Cut mushrooms into 1/4-inch-thick slices. in a large skillet heat remaining 2 tablespoons each of oil and butter over moderately high heat until foam begins to subside and sauté mushrooms with thyme and salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until mushrooms begin to give off their liquid. Stir in vermouth or wine and lemon juice and cook, stirring, until all but about 1/3 cup liquid is evaporated. Mushrooms may be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely before chilling, covered.
  • Transfer shanks to a platter and keep warm. Transfer onions, celery, and pan juices to a blender with 1/2 cup water and purée until smooth, adding more water if necessary to thin sauce to desired consistency. Pour sauce into a saucepan and stir in mushroom mixture, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat sauce over moderate heat until heated through and stir in parsley.
  • Arrange shanks on couscous and spoon sauce over them.

OSSO BUCO WITH ORANGE-HERB GREMOLATA



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Cross-cut veal shanks are the cut for osso buco, a braised dish. The sauce for my rendition is tomato-based, bolstered (subtly) by anchovies as well as white wine and broth. But it's the addition of orange zest and oil-cured black olives that makes this a standout. Like most slow-cooked dishes, you can make this a few days ahead and it will only be better for the wait. The tradition is to serve the veal (you can use pork, if you prefer) with a last-minute dusting of gremolata, a mix, in this case, of basil, orange zest and garlic. Osso buco is good over rice, noodles or other grains; I like it over mashed potatoes or a smooth squash purée.

Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories     dinner, meat, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 28-ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes, preferably imported
3 tablespoons canola oil
6 cross-cut veal shanks or 12 pork ones, patted dry
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 sprigs thyme, leaves only
1 bay leaf
6 anchovy fillets
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted
4 wide strips orange (or lemon) zest
Pinch red-pepper flakes
Rind of 1 orange (or lemon), finely chopped
1/4 cup basil leaves, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Center a rack in the oven, and heat it to 350 degrees. Cut the tomatoes into pieces, and reserve the juice; set aside.
  • Heat the canola oil in a Dutch oven (or other large pot) over medium heat, and working in batches, brown the meat on all sides, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl as the pieces are browned. Discard the oil.
  • Add the olive oil, garlic, carrots, onion and herbs to the pot. Season with salt, and cook over low heat, stirring, until the vegetables are soft but not colored, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the anchovies, and cook a minute or two, until they dissolve. Increase the heat, add the wine and boil until almost evaporated. Stir in the broth, tomatoes with their liquid, olives, zest and pepper flakes. Return the meat, submerging as much of it as possible. Seal the pot with foil, and cover with the lid. Slide the pot into the oven.
  • Braise for 1 1/2 hours - if the meat is falling off the bone, it's done; if it's not, give it another 30 minutes or so.
  • Mix all the ingredients together.
  • Serve the meat with the sauce (or refrigerate for up to 3 days; reheat gently). Pass the gremolata at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 795, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 100 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1853 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PRESSURE COOKER OSSO BUCO



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This classic dish of veal shanks braised in wine and tomatoes is a masterpiece of northern Italian cooking. Be sure to provide small spoons (espresso spoons work well) so people can scoop the marrow out of the bones, then eat the marrow sprinkled with salt and some of the gremolata. This is one of 10 recipes from Melissa Clark's "Dinner in an Instant: 75 Modern Recipes for Your Pressure Cooker, Multicooker, and Instant Pot" (Clarkson Potter, 2017). Melissa Clark's "Dinner in an Instant" is available everywhere books are sold. Order your copy today.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, cookbook exclusive, meat, one pot, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

All-purpose flour, for dredging
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
2 1/2 to 3 pounds (4 pieces) osso buco (bone-in veal shanks), patted dry with a paper towel
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 celery stalk, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken or beef stock, preferably homemade
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon
2 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch of kosher salt, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • Spread flour in a shallow bowl or plate. Tie the thyme sprigs, rosemary sprigs, and bay leaf together with kitchen twine.
  • Season the veal with the salt and pepper to taste, and then dredge it in the flour to coat all sides. Using the sauté function on high if available, heat the oil in the pressure cooker. Add the osso buco in batches (do not crowd the pot), and brown it well on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Altogether this will take 20 to 30 minutes to get the pieces nicely golden all over. Transfer the osso buco pieces to a plate as they brown.
  • Turn the sauté function down to medium if available, or unplug the pot for a minute to let it cool down slightly. Add the butter to the pressure cooker and let it melt; then stir in the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are very soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste, and cook until the garlic is fragrant and the tomato paste has darkened, another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the wine to the pot to deglaze it, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the stock and tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Nestle the osso buco pieces into the pot, then top with the herb bundle. Cover and cook on high pressure for 40 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
  • Transfer the osso buco to a plate and, using the sauté function, simmer the sauce, stirring it often, until it is thick and reduced, 10 to 15 minutes. Let the sauce settle for at least 10 minutes, and then spoon any excess fat off the top.
  • While the sauce is settling, make the gremolata: In a small bowl, stir together the parsley, lemon zest, garlic, and salt.
  • To serve, transfer the osso buco to a serving platter, spoon the sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the gremolata, with more on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 407, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 885 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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 BUCO ALLA MILANESE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 to 6 tablespoons olive oil
6 portions of veal shank (about 6 pounds total), see note
1/4 cup flour
1 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 1/2 cups peeled, seeded, chopped fresh tomatoes (canned Italian tomatoes, drained and chopped, may be substituted)
1 1/4 cups well-flavored veal, beef or chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Gremolata (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Melt the oil in a heavy casserole large enough to hold the veal in a single layer. Dust shank pieces with flour and lightly brown on all sides over medium heat. You may find the browning easier if you do not put all the shanks in the pan at once. Do not allow them to become dark or blackened. Remove the shanks from the casserole and lower heat.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • To the casserole, add onions, carrots and celery and saute, stirring until they begin to soften. Add garlic and saute a minute longer. Add wine and cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan until all the brown bits clinging to it have dissolved. Stir in the tomatoes, stock and thyme.
  • Return the shanks to the casserole, basting with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, cover and bake in the preheated oven about one and one-half hours until the meat is tender when pierced with a fork. Baste the shanks several times during baking.
  • Remove shanks to a serving dish and keep warm. Taste sauce and season with salt and pepper if necessary. If the sauce is too thin (it should be about the consistency of cream), place the pan on top of the stove and boil down the sauce for several minutes.
  • Pour sauce over the shanks and top with a little of the gremolata. Pass the rest on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 777, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 99 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1648 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

OSSO BUCO



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Get Giada De Laurentiis' classic Osso Buco recipe, braised low and slow until the veal is fall-off-the-bone tender, from Everyday Italian on Food Network.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 dry bay leaf
2 whole cloves
Cheesecloth
Kitchen twine, for bouquet garni and tying the veal shanks
3 whole veal shanks (about 1 pound per shank), trimmed
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
All purpose flour, for dredging
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1 small carrot, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1 stalk celery, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup dry white wine
3 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place the rosemary, thyme, bay leaf and cloves into cheesecloth and secure with twine. This will be your bouquet garni.
  • For the veal shanks, pat dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Veal shanks will brown better when they are dry. Secure the meat to the bone with the kitchen twine. Season each shank with salt and freshly ground pepper. Dredge the shanks in flour, shaking off excess.
  • In a large Dutch oven pot, heat vegetable oil until smoking. Add tied veal shanks to the hot pan and brown all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove browned shanks and reserve.
  • In the same pot, add the onion, carrot and celery. Season with salt at this point to help draw out the moisture from the vegetables. Saute until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the tomato paste and mix well. Return browned shanks to the pan and add the white wine and reduce liquid by half, about 5 minutes. Add the bouquet garni and 2 cups of the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is falling off the bone. Check every 15 minutes, turning shanks and adding more chicken stock as necessary. The level of cooking liquid should always be about 3/4 the way up the shank.
  • Carefully remove the cooked shanks from the pot and place in decorative serving platter. Cut off the kitchen twine and discard.
  • Remove and discard bouquet garni from the pot.
  • Pour all the juices and sauce from the pot over the shanks. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest.

Tips:

Tips

  • To make the best Osso Buco, use high-quality ingredients. Look for veal shanks that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling. Use a full-bodied red wine, such as a Barolo or a Chianti. And don't skimp on the vegetables - they add flavor and nutrition to the dish.
  • Brown the veal shanks well before braising them. This will help to develop flavor and create a rich sauce.
  • Cook the Osso Buco low and slow. This will allow the meat to become tender and fall off the bone.
  • Serve the Osso Buco with a side of creamy polenta or mashed potatoes. The sauce is also delicious spooned over pasta.

Conclusion

Osso Buco is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is also relatively easy to make, so it is a good choice for home cooks of all skill levels. With a little planning and effort, you can create a restaurant-quality Osso Buco that your family and friends will love.

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