Traditional Osso Buco Recipe — Authentic Italian Braised Veal

Ratings

Expert Rating

4.9

95% confidence

Final Score

4.9

90% confidence

Category Scores

10.0

Taste

6.5

Difficulty

9.5

Presentation

8.0

Nutrition

8.5

Value

9.5

Instructions

9.0

Ingredients

9.0

Time Accuracy

9.0

Would Make Again

9.3

Overall

Cooking Timeline

Prep 20 min

Cook 120 min

Step 1
Step 2
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Step 4
Step 5
Step 6 120 min
Step 7

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

4 pieces veal shanks (cross-cut, about 2 inches thick)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter

Vegetables

1 medium onion (finely chopped)
1 medium carrot (finely chopped)
1 pieces celery stalk (finely chopped)

Braising Liquid

1 cup dry white wine
1.5 cups beef or veal stock
1 cup crushed tomatoes

Gremolata

1 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
3 tbsp fresh parsley (minced)
1 clove garlic (minced)

Equipment

Dutch oven Heavy-bottomed with lid
Tongs For turning meat
Microplane grater For lemon zest

Instructions

1

Season veal shanks with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
2

Heat olive oil and butter in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the veal shanks on both sides, then remove and set aside.
3

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté until softened and lightly browned.
4

Pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, and let it reduce by half.
5

Stir in the beef stock and crushed tomatoes. Return the veal shanks to the pot.
6

Cover and simmer on low heat (or braise in a 325°F oven) for about 2 hours until the meat is fall-apart tender.
120 min
7

Mix lemon zest, minced parsley, and garlic together to make gremolata. Sprinkle over the osso buco just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories 520

Protein 42g

Carbs 15g

Fat 28g

Fiber 2g

Sugar 5g

Sodium 610g

Serving Size 1 shank

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An exquisite Italian masterpiece with melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich, deep flavors.

Pros

Incredibly tender meat
Rich aromatic sauce
Classic presentation

Cons

Requires longer cooking time

Overview

Traditional Milanese braised veal shanks crowned with fresh gremolata.

AI Insights

Summary

A timeless Italian comfort food classic featuring succulent braised veal shanks infused with white wine, aromatics, and bright gremolata.

Tips

Do not skip tying the shanks with kitchen twine to help them keep their shape while browning
Always include the marrow bone, as it melts into the sauce and provides unmatched flavor
Add the gremolata right at the very end to keep its fresh citrus punch vibrant