Ossobuco, stewed beef shanks. One of the main Italian contributions to our "Golden Thousand.
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Ingredients
6servings
Beef shanks4 pieces
Onion2 pieces
Celery stalk3 pieces
Carrot1 piece
Garlic2 cloves
Dry white wine200 ml
Chicken broth600 ml
Parsley50 g
Lemon zest2 tablespoons
Olive oil50 ml
Butter140 g
Salt to taste
Sugar to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Canned tomatoes in pieces400 g
Cooking steps
1
Tie the pieces of meat with string around to prevent them from falling off the bone during cooking.
2
Rub them with salt and pepper, coat in flour.
Required ingredients:
Salt: to taste
Ground black pepper: to taste
3
In a deep skillet or pot, heat butter and olive oil.
Required ingredients:
Butter: 140 g
Olive oil: 50 ml
4
Fry the meat over high heat until golden brown. Transfer the meat to a plate and cover with foil.
5
In the same pan, add diced onion, carrot, and celery.
Required ingredients:
Onion: 2 pieces
Celery stalk: 3 pieces
Carrot: 1 piece
6
Add finely chopped garlic and sauté over medium heat until the vegetables turn golden. Then pour in the wine, add tomatoes, and return the meat, allowing the wine to reduce by half.
Required ingredients:
Garlic: 2 cloves
Dry white wine: 200 ml
Canned tomatoes in pieces: 400 g
7
Pour the broth over the meat and vegetables, cover with a lid, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, stirring gently occasionally.
Required ingredients:
Chicken broth: 600 ml
8
Remove the cooked meat from the pot and place it in a warm spot while the sauce is being prepared.
9
Increase the heat under the pot to maximum, simmer until the liquid thickens. Stir in the remaining cold butter, reducing the heat. Taste and season with salt, sugar, and pepper.
Required ingredients:
Butter: 140 g
Salt: to taste
Sugar: to taste
Ground black pepper: to taste
10
Serve the meat generously drizzled with sauce and sprinkled with gremolata. To make gremolata, mix lemon zest, finely chopped parsley, and garlic.