Biba’s Osso Bucco

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Authentic Biba's Osso Bucco Recipe for a Perfect Family Dinner
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

135 min

Ready In

150 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup tomato sauce
2 stalks celery , diced
1 carrot , diced
1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup marsala wine
1/2 cup water , hot
4 veal shanks
1/2 cup flour
salt , to taste
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
471
Sugar
6g
Fat
24g
Biba's Osso Bucco is a classic Italian dish that's been made by generations of home cooks. The recipe calls for veal shanks that are slow-cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce, along with diced celery, carrot, and rehydrated porcini mushrooms. This hearty dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner, and pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. The dish has been made famous by Biba Caggiano, an Italian-born chef who introduced authentic Italian cuisine to the United States.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2.While the oven heats up, prepare the vegetables. Clean and dice the celery and carrot into small pieces.
3.Soak the dried porcini mushrooms in hot water for 10-15 minutes.
4.Combine the tomato sauce, chicken broth, marsala wine and hot water in a bowl.
5.Coat each veal shank with flour thoroughly on both sides.
6.Season with salt and black pepper.
7.Heat 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
8.When hot, add the veal shanks and sauté for 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned.
9.Remove the browned veal shanks from the skillet and place them in an oven-safe container.
10.Add the celery, carrot, and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
11.Pour the tomato sauce mixture into the skillet and stir until combined.
12.Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the veal shanks in the oven-safe container.
13.Cover the container with foil and bake for 2 hours.
14.Remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

PROS

Biba’s Osso Bucco is a hearty and comforting meal that’s perfect for a family dinner.

The veal shanks are tender and juicy, while the flavorful tomato sauce brings the dish together.

CONS

Veal is not always readily available at every supermarket, and can be expensive compared to other meats.

It’s a bit time-consuming to prepare, but the end result is worth it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Veal is a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12. It’s also lower in fat than beef.
Tomatoes are high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They’re particularly high in lycopene, which has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.
Mushrooms are also rich in vitamins and minerals, and contain compounds that may boost immune function and protect against cancer.

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