Ossobuco with vegetables

Cookinero 19 Apr 2025

Ossobuco is a delicious stewed beef prepared according to an Italian recipe. Ossobuco means "hollow bone" in translation. The dish is based on beef shanks with the marrow bone. The meat is stewed for two hours in a white wine sauce with vegetables. The result is a magnificent roast beef, worthy of being included in a banquet menu. The meat becomes very soft and practically melts in your mouth. For cooking, choose fresh beef of a bright red color without spots or foreign odors.

How to cook Ossobuco with vegetables

Step 1

Ossobuco with vegetables

Prepare the meat. Cut the beef shanks into steaks, each at least 4 cm thick. Season the meat with salt, pepper, and ground nutmeg. Pour the flour into a plate. Roll the meat in flour. Fry the beef steaks in a mixture of butter and olive oil over high heat. The meat should brown. Remove the meat from the pan and cover with a lid.

Step 2

Ossobuco with vegetables

Prepare the vegetables. Place the chopped vegetables in the frying pan with the fat from frying the meat. Add salt and pepper, pour in the wine, stir, and simmer for 7 minutes. Place the tomatoes in the frying pan, stir, and simmer for 5-6 minutes.

Step 3

Ossobuco with vegetables

Prepare the roast. Place the beef pieces in a frying pan with the vegetables, pour in the broth, and add a sprig of rosemary. Simmer the dish for 2 hours over low heat, covering the frying pan with a lid.

Ossobuco with vegetables - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can substitute beef shanks with pork shanks or chicken thighs, but adjust cooking times as they may cook faster than beef.
Replace wine with beef broth mixed with a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice for acidity, or use non-alcoholic wine if preferred.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth.
For a vegetarian version, use thick-cut portobello mushrooms or eggplants in place of beef, and substitute vegetable broth for beef broth.
Reheat on the stovetop over low heat with added broth or covered in the oven at 300°F (150°C) until warmed through.
Yes, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Serve with creamy polenta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. A simple green salad balances the richness.
Simmer uncovered to reduce, or mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp cold water and stir into the sauce until thickened.

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