**Osso buco**, a classic Italian dish, is a flavorful and comforting stew that showcases the rich flavors of braised beef shanks. This hearty dish is typically made with veal shanks, but lamb or beef shanks can also be used. The shanks are browned and then braised in a flavorful broth made with tomatoes, wine, and vegetables. The meat becomes fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce is rich, flavorful, and perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, polenta, or rice. This article offers three different recipes for osso buco: a traditional recipe made with veal shanks, a modern recipe made with beef shanks and a white wine sauce, and a spicy recipe made with lamb shanks and a chili-infused broth. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions and cooking tips to ensure a delicious and memorable meal. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, these osso buco recipes are sure to impress your family and friends.
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PRESSURE COOKER OSSO BUCO
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
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
PRESSURE COOKER OSSO BUCO RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by á-11135
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Season the meat on all sides with 2 1/2 teaspoons of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the pepper. Dredge the veal shanks in the flour, shaking them to remove any excess. Set the shanks aside. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the remaining dredging flour and discard the rest. Heat the olive oil in a 6-quart pressure cooker set to the "browning" program. Brown the shanks on all sides, in batches if necessary, 10 to 12 minutes per batch. Remove the shanks from the pressure cooker and set aside. Add the onion, celery, and carrot to the pressure cooker and cook until softened and lightly browned around the edges, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the tomato paste, garlic, bay leaves, half of the thyme, half of the rosemary, the remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and the remaining 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Add the stock and return the shanks to the pressure cooker. Bring to a boil. Close and lock the lid, and set to "high pressure" for 65 minutes. Open the pressure release valve and allow the steam to escape. Unlock and carefully open the lid. The shanks should be nearly fall-from-the-bone tender. If the meat still meets with resistance, continue to cook under pressure for 2 to 4 minutes longer. Carefully transfer the shanks to a bowl and tent it with aluminum foil to keep warm. Remove and discard the bay leaves. In a medium heat-proof bowl, mix the butter with the reserved dredging flour to form a smooth paste. Ladle 1 cup of the hot cooking liquid into the bowl and whisk to combine. Then stir this flour-broth mixture into the cooking liquid in the pressure cooker. Add the remaining rosemary and thyme. Set the pressure cooker to the "simmer" program and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and smooth and any floury taste is gone, 5 to 10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning if necessary, then return the shanks to the sauce to rewarm briefly before serving. Serve as desired, garnished with a sprinkling of parsley.
Tips:
- Use a good quality cut of beef shank for the best flavor. Grass-fed beef is a great option.
- Sear the beef shanks in a hot pan before cooking them in the pressure cooker. This will help to develop a rich, caramelized flavor.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your osso buco. Carrots, celery, and onions are all classic choices, but you can also add other vegetables like potatoes, turnips, or parsnips.
- Add a cup of red wine to the pressure cooker. This will help to deglaze the pan and add a rich flavor to the sauce.
- Cook the osso buco on high pressure for 30 minutes. This will give the beef time to become tender and fall off the bone.
- Serve the osso buco over mashed potatoes, rice, or polenta. You can also garnish it with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
Osso buco is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make in a pressure cooker. It is a hearty and flavorful stew that is perfect for a winter meal. With its tender beef, rich sauce, and vegetables, osso buco is a dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy meal, give osso buco a try!
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