Ossobuco

Prep: 20 min Cook: 90 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

Ossobuco features tender veal shanks braised in a rich tomato and white wine sauce with aromatic vegetables, perfect for hearty, comforting meals suited for special occasions or family dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 4 veal shanks (2-inch thick)
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • flour
  • 1/2 glass dry white wine
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 small carrot
  • 1/2 onion
  • 2 anchovy fillets
  • 1 1/4 cups canned peeled tomatoes
  • chicken stock
  • garlic

Instructions

  1. Chop the celery, carrot, onion, and anchovy fillets.
  2. Melt butter in a heavy pan.
  3. Flour the veal shanks and brown both sides.
  4. Add the white wine and reduce.
  5. Add chopped celery, onion, carrot, and anchovy. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cook until golden and add canned peeled tomatoes. Cover, lower heat, and cook for about 1.5 hours or until tender, adding chicken stock when necessary.
  7. A few minutes before cooking is complete, add chopped garlic, parsley, and lemon zest to taste.
  8. Transfer to a serving platter.
  9. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or polenta.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

645 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.7g 39% DV
Total Fat 36.3g 47% DV
Carbs 60.7g 22% DV
Fiber 8.4g 30% DV
Sugar 13.6g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1569mg 68% DV
Potassium 1063.5mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 109mg 36% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 888.5mcg 99% DV
Vitamin C 12.6mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 3% DV
Calcium 145.3mg 11% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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