Welcome to Love With Recipes! Today, we’re diving into a cherished recipe from Biba’s Italian Kitchen TV show: Biba’s Osso Bucco. This savory dish features tender veal shanks slowly braised in a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for a hearty meal, it’s a recipe you’ll want to keep close. Let’s get started!
Biba’s Osso Bucco
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1 cup tomato sauce 🍅
- 2 stalks celery, diced 🌿
- 1 large carrot, diced 🥕
- 1 cup dried porcini mushrooms 🍄
- 1 cup chicken broth 🍗
- 1 cup Marsala wine 🍷
- 1/2 cup water 💧
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste 🌶️
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
- 4 veal shanks (about 1 inch thick) 🥩
Instructions:
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Reconstitute the Mushrooms: Start by placing the dried porcini mushrooms in a small bowl and pouring hot water over them. Let them soak until they become soft and pliable. Don’t forget to save the soaking liquid—it will add incredible flavor to your dish!
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Prepare the Veal: Season the veal shanks generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Dredge each shank in flour, making sure to shake off any excess flour. This will help create a delicious, golden-brown crust when you sear the meat.
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Brown the Veal: Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the veal shanks to the pan. Brown the shanks on both sides, adding more oil if needed to ensure a nice sear. Remove the browned veal shanks from the skillet and set them aside.
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Cook the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the diced celery and carrot, along with the rehydrated porcini mushrooms. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until the vegetables are browned and fragrant. Add more olive oil if necessary to prevent sticking.
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Deglaze the Pan: Return the veal shanks to the skillet. Pour in the Marsala wine, allowing it to cook for about 5 minutes. This step helps to deglaze the pan, so be sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet—these bits are packed with flavor!
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Simmer: Add the mushroom soaking liquid, tomato sauce, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir everything together to combine. Reduce the heat to very low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer gently for at least 45 minutes. Alternatively, you can bake the Osso Bucco in a preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) for 1.5 hours. The veal should become fork-tender during this cooking time.
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Serve: Once the veal is tender and the sauce has thickened, serve the Osso Bucco over creamy polenta, rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles. This dish pairs wonderfully with any of these sides, making it a versatile choice for a comforting meal.
Enjoy this classic Italian dish that brings a touch of Biba’s Italian Kitchen into your home. With its rich, hearty flavors and tender veal, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection! 🌟🍽️
