Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slowly Braised Beef Osso Buco Delight
Experience the warmth and richness of Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slowly Braised Beef Osso Buco Delight, a dish that brings the essence of Italian comfort food straight to your table. This remarkable recipe transforms beef shanks into succulent pieces of meat that melt in your mouth, infused with aromatic herbs and savory vegetables. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this hearty meal is enhanced by a luscious sauce that captures the essence of slow cooking. Serve it over creamy polenta or alongside crusty bread to soak up all the delightful flavors. Indulge in a culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in beef shanks
- 4 cups beef stock
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 stems fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, bay leaves)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup tomato passata
- 1 cup red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon gremolata
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
- In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add oil and sear beef shanks until browned on all sides (about 3–4 minutes per side). Set aside.
- Sauté onions until caramelized in the same pot; add garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, then pour in beef stock and red apple vinegar; bring to a simmer.
- Return seared beef shanks to the pot and nestle them in the liquid with tied herbs.
- Cover and reduce heat; braise gently for about 3 hours or until fork-tender.
- Stir in gremolata before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg