Impress everyone with Slowly Braised Beef Osso Buco – a restaurant-worthy classic Italian dish that's surprisingly easy to make at home! Bone-in beef shanks become meltingly tender as they gently simmer with simple vegetables, fresh herbs, tomatoes, and red wine, creating a rich, bold sauce. Serve over creamy risotto Milanese for a traditional pairing – or toss with pappardelle pasta for an extra cozy dinner. Perfect for at-home date nights, holiday gatherings, or wintery Sunday suppers! Check the recipe notes for oven-braised, slow cooker and Instant Pot directions.
Recipe by Jess Larson on December 11, 2024
Prep time: PT25M
Cook time: PT4H
Total time: PT4H30M
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- Prep
- Brown the beef
- Brown the soffritto: If needed, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pot and reduce heat to medium. Add the soffritto vegetables (carrots, celery, and onion). Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ground black pepper as desired. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the soffritto is deeply browned, 15-20 minutes.
- Cook the aromatics and deglaze
- Build the braised osso buco:
- Braise the osso buco
- Boil the pasta
- Prepare the gremolata:
- Toss the osso buco pasta:
- Serve