Osso Buco
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Osso Buco

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Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 4 Pounds
    veal shank, cut across the bone in 2 slices
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  • 2 Tablespoons
    olive oil
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  • small onion, chopped
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  • small carrot, chopped
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  • garlic cloves, chopped
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  • 1 Teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1 Cup
    diced tomatoes, with their juice
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  • 1 Cup
    dry white wine
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  • 1 Teaspoon
    dried oregano leaves
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  • 2 Tablespoons
    lemon zest or 2 strips lemon peel 2 x 1/2
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  • 1 Tablespoon
    unsalted butter
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  • 1 Tablespoon
    grated Parmesan
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  • 1/4 Cup
    chopped Italian parsley
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Directions
1.
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil over medium heat. Pat shanks dry, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brown in oil, two or three at a time. Transfer to a plate.
2.
Add onion, carrot, garlic and salt to the pan and cook 5 minutes, until tender. Add tomatoes, wine and oregano. Return veal to pot.
3.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low. Simmer until veal is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Transfer veal to a serving platter.
4.
Cook sauce, uncovered 10 minutes more, until slightly thickened; remove lemon peel. Add parsley. Pour sauce over shanks.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Net Carbs: 3 grams, Fiber: 0.7 grams, Protein: 44.5 grams, Fat: 11.5 grams, Calories: 329. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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