Mr. Food’s Osso Buco
Description
This simplified Osso Buco transforms tough veal shanks into meltingly tender meat through a slow braise with onions, wine, and vegetables. Unlike traditional recipes that require hours of simmering, this version uses condensed soup to build a rich, savory sauce quickly. The addition of whole potatoes and diced carrots creates a hearty, complete meal in one pot. The flour coating ensures a golden sear and helps thicken the sauce, while lemon juice and parsley provide a bright finish. It is a comforting, rustic dish perfect for weeknight dinners when you want restaurant-quality flavor without the fuss. Serve directly from the pot for a cozy family meal.Directions
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In a shallow dish, combine the flour and black pepper.
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Coat the veal shanks thoroughly with the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
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In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
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Brown the shanks on all sides, about 5 minutes per side, then remove from the pot and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add the condensed onion soup, chopped tomato, dry white wine, 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic powder to the pot.
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Stir well to combine the liquids and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
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Return the veal shanks to the pot, ensuring they are partially submerged in the liquid.
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Add the whole potatoes and diced carrots to the pot.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until the veal is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
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In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.
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Stir the cornstarch slurry into the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, uncovered, until the sauce thickens.
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Serve hot, spooning the sauce and vegetables over the veal shanks.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 737.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 31.8g49%
- Saturated Fat 9.2g46%
- Cholesterol 275.8mg92%
- Sodium 235.3mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 11.6g4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 93.5g187%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.