Osso Buco
Osso Buco is a delicious and comforting meal that will tantalize your taste-buds. Originating from Lombardy, Milan, it uses beef or veal shanks to create a warm and rich flavor that is perfect for a nourishing meal at home.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Protein and Vegetables
- 5 Beef Shanks
- 3 Tomatoes
- 1 Onion
- 2 Carrots
- 2 Garlic Cloves
Spices
- 2 tsp Garam Masala
- 2 tsp Paprika Powder
- 2 tsp Italian herbs
- 1 Beef Stock Cube
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp Black Pepper or White Pepper
Other ingredients
- 2 tsp Vinegar or 165mls of White Wine
- 3 Tbsp Flour
- 4 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
Instructions
- Cook the Beef Shanks: Wash and pat dry the beef shanks. Coat in white flour. Add olive oil and butter to a pot. Cook the beef shanks for five minutes on each side on medium high heat until it has browned. Remove from pot and set aside on a plate. Let it rest.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add onion, garlic and carrots to the pot. Cook for three minutes on high heat until brown, stir consistently.
- Add Spices and Tomato: Add the blended tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian herbs, paprika powder, salt, pepper, vinegar or white wine, beef stock cube. Add 1/4 cup of water and mix gently. Then re-add the beef shanks into the pot. Cook for 2 hours on your medium low temperature.