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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Braised Beef Osso Buco

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A slow-cooked braised beef osso buco recipe featuring tender beef shanks simmered with aromatic vegetables and herbs, resulting in rich, deep flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Ingredients

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  • 4 beef shanks (about 1½ to 2 inches thick)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour/gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup dry white wine (or substitute with extra beef broth and splash of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar)
  • 3 cups beef broth (homemade or low-sodium preferred)
  • 3 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Pat beef shanks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Dredge each shank in flour, shaking off excess.
  4. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  5. Sear beef shanks for 4-5 minutes per side until deep caramel color forms. Remove and set aside.
  6. Lower heat to medium and add diced carrots, celery, and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Add minced garlic and tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes, stirring to mellow acidity.
  8. Pour in white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits. Simmer and reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
  9. Return beef shanks to the pot and pour in beef broth until shanks are about two-thirds submerged.
  10. Add thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer on stovetop.
  11. Cover pot with lid and transfer to oven. Braise for 2½ to 3 hours until meat is fork-tender and falling off the bone.
  12. Remove beef shanks carefully and set aside. Discard bay leaves and thyme stems.
  13. Optional: Skim fat from sauce surface and simmer uncovered on stovetop for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
  14. Finish sauce with fresh lemon zest. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  15. Serve braised beef osso buco hot with sauce spooned over, paired with creamy polenta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

Notes

Do not rush browning the beef shanks as it adds essential caramelized flavor. Maintain a gentle simmer to keep meat tender. Avoid lifting the lid frequently to prevent heat loss. Sauce can be thickened by simmering uncovered. Preparing a day ahead enhances flavor. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free flour. Wine can be replaced with broth and lemon juice or vinegar.

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