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Ina Garten Osso Buco Recipe

Ina Garten Osso Buco Recipe

Emma Johnson
This Ina Garten Osso Buco Recipe features slow-braised beef shanks, garlic, carrots, celery, and wine for a cozy, restaurant-style comfort meal.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 620 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or heavy oven-safe pot
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Ladle
  • Oven mitts

Ingredients
  

Osso Buco

  • 4 large beef shanks
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounces
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Gremolata

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 garlic clove minced

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Beef Shanks

  • Pat the beef shanks dry with paper towels.
  • Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Lightly dredge the shanks in flour.

Step 2: Brown the Beef

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the beef shanks for about 4 minutes per side until deeply browned.
  • Transfer to a plate.

Step 3: Cook the Vegetables

  • Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot.
  • Cook for about 7 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 4: Deglaze with Wine

  • Pour in the white wine.
  • Scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Allow the wine to simmer for about 3 minutes.

Step 5: Add Remaining Ingredients

  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Mix well.

Step 6: Return Beef to Pot

  • Place the beef shanks back into the pot.
  • The liquid should come about three-quarters up the sides of the meat.

Step 7: Braise in the Oven

  • Cover the pot and transfer to a preheated 325-degree Fahrenheit oven.
  • Cook for about 2 1/2 hours until the beef becomes fork tender.

Step 8: Finish the Sauce

  • Remove the beef shanks carefully.
  • Stir butter into the sauce for extra richness.

Step 9: Make the Gremolata

  • Mix parsley, lemon zest, and garlic in a small bowl.

Step 10: Serve

  • Serve the beef shanks with sauce spooned over the top.
  • Sprinkle gremolata just before serving.

Notes

  • Brown the beef thoroughly for deeper flavor.
  • Use a heavy Dutch oven for even braising.
  • Do not rush the cooking process.
  • Fresh herbs create brighter flavor.
  • Deglazing the pot adds incredible richness.
  • The sauce tastes even better the next day.
  • Gremolata adds essential freshness to balance the richness.
  • Keep the pot covered while braising.
  • Use quality beef broth for better flavor.
  • Let the dish rest briefly before serving.
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