Osso Buco with calfbone slices, Schmorsauce and fresh Gremolata
Italian Recipe

Osso Buco

For Osso Buco, slices of calf's legs are fried and slowly stewed with soffritto, white wine, broth and tomatoes. The gremolata of parsley, lemon and garlic comes fresh over it and makes the dish lighter.

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Total time 2 hr 25 min
Calories 650 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Advanced
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Why this recipe works

Osso Buco with veal, white wine and Gremolata

Osso Buco needs time and gentle heat. The meat should not boil like soup, but cover it until it easily dissolves from the bone. The sauce is finally tasted, the Gremolata only added when serving.

Mediterranean Cuisine Lunch Dinner Meat

Recipe

Osso Buco

Osso Buco is classically stewed with slices of veal leg. White wine, broth, tomatoes, vegetables and gremolata produce an aromatic, delicate stew.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare meat

    Dip calfbone slices dry, salt, pepper and thinly pollinate with flour.

  2. 2

    Fry

    Fry meat in olive oil from both sides and take it out of the casserole.

  3. 3

    Roast Soffritto

    Sweat onion, carrots, celery and a clove of garlic in the casserole. Tomato paste briefly.

  4. 4

    Broken

    Deglaze with white wine, add tomatoes and broth. Cover the meat and gently stew for 100 to 120 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve Gremolata

    Finely chop parsley, lemon abrass and garlic. Season sauce and serve Osso Buco with gremolata.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Osso Buco

Gently stew

Too strong cooking makes meat dry. Leasing Schmoren dissolves collagen and makes the sauce strong.

Building roasted flavors

Roast meat and tomato paste properly before liquid is added.

Keep Gremolata fresh

Do not cook parsley, lemon and garlic.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Risotto alla Milanese is the classic side dish and takes the Schmorsauce well.

For a lighter variant reduce tomatoes and use more broth. The Gremolata remains important.

Nutrition per serving

650kcal
20.0 gCarbohydrates
48.0 gProtein
38.0 gFat

Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Osso Buco

They contain bones and connective tissue, which gives taste and bond when braising.

Depending on the thickness about 100 to 120 minutes. The meat should be tender and easily detach from the bone.

Gremolata is a fresh blend of parsley, lemon zest and garlic. It is not added until served.

Risotto alla Milanese, polenta, potato puree or bread fit well with the Schmorsauce.

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