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4-Piece Veal Osso Buco Milanese Recipe! Melts in Your Mouth

Veal Osso Buco Milanese Recipe

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A classic Italian dish featuring tender veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine, and broth, served with gremolata.

Ingredients

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  • 4 veal shanks (about 1 inch thick)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups chicken or beef broth
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (for gremolata)

Instructions

  1. Dredge veal shanks in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown veal shanks on both sides, then remove.
  3. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook until softened.
  4. Pour in white wine and simmer until reduced by half.
  5. Return veal shanks to the pot. Add broth, tomatoes, bay leaf, and thyme.
  6. Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until meat is tender.
  7. Mix parsley, lemon zest, and minced garlic for gremolata.
  8. Serve veal shanks topped with gremolata and cooking liquid.

Notes

  • Use a heavy pot for even cooking.
  • Serve with risotto or polenta.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.

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