Beef Osso Buco
Slow-cooked Beef Osso Buco with tender meat in a rich tomato and red wine sauce. A hearty Italian dish perfect with risotto, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread!
Ingredients :
- 4 beef shanks bone-in
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley for garnish
Directions :
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season beef shanks with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and garlic. Cook until soft.
- Deglaze with Wine: Pour in red wine and stir, scraping up browned bits from the pot. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes & Broth: Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Return the beef shanks to the pot, cover, and simmer on low heat for 2 to 2.5 hours until tender.
- Serve: Remove the bay leaf, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with risotto, mashed potatoes, or bread.
