Osso buco is a dish of Italian origin that stands out for its tender, juicy meat, slow-cooked to a melt-in-the-mouth texture. It is perfect for a special meal or dinner with guests, as its flavour is rich and comforting.
Ingredients (for 4 people):
- 4 pieces of veal osso buco (approx. 300 g each)
- 2 medium onions
- 3 carrots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 150 ml dry white wine
- 500 ml meat stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Flour to flour the meat
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mashed potatoes or rice to go with it
Elaboration:
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel and chop the onions, carrots and garlic cloves. Season the osso buco pieces with salt and pepper and lightly flour them.
- Brown the meat: In a large pan, heat a little olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the osso buco pieces on both sides until well seared. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same pan, add a little more oil if necessary and fry the onion, carrots and garlic for about 5 minutes, until tender.
- Deglaze and cook: Pour the white wine into the pan to deglaze, scraping the bottom to release any adhering juices. Allow to reduce for 2-3 minutes and then add the beef stock, thyme and bay leaves.
- Simmering: Add the osso buco pieces to the pan and cover. Simmer for about 2 hours, or until the meat is very tender and falls off the bone easily.
- Serve: Remove the bay leaves and serve the osso buco with the resulting sauce, accompanied by mashed potatoes or rice.
Suggested presentation:
- This dish is best served hot, accompanied by soft mashed potatoes or white rice to soak up all the delicious sauce. Garnish with some chopped fresh parsley for a touch of colour.
Preparation time:
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
Additional advice:
- If you want to intensify the flavour, you can add a couple of chopped ripe tomatoes to the stir-fried vegetables.
- For a smoother texture in the sauce, you can mash some of the vegetables before serving.
- Osso buco improves with rest, so you can prepare it the day before and gently reheat it before serving.
Calories and nutritional data (per approximate serving):
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 35 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
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