Slow Cooked Osso Bucco

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2.5 hours
  • Serves: 4

Ingredients

For the Osso Bucco:

  • 4 beef osso bucco
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 brown onions, finely chopped
  • 5 anchovies, finely chopped
  • 200ml dry white wine
  • 2 celery sticks, finely diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
  • 1 stalk of parsley
  • 3 sprigs of thyme
  • 700ml crushed tomatoes
  • 600ml water
  • 1 tablespoon organic free-range chicken broth powder
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 100g Parmesan, grated
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil

For the Gremolata:

  • 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C
  • Prepare the Osso Bucco:
    • Season the osso buco on both sides with salt and pepper.
    • In a deep 30cm sauté pan with a lid, heat some olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the osso buco on both sides until browned, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Cook the Vegetables:
    • In the same pan, without cleaning it, add a bit more olive oil if needed and sauté the finely chopped onions over medium heat for about 6 minutes until softened.
    • Add the chopped anchovies and garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  • Deglaze and Simmer:
    • Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, stirring for about 30 seconds to lift any browned bits from the bottom.
    • Add the diced celery and carrots, and bring the mixture to a light simmer.
  • Prepare the Sauce:
    • Stir in the parsley stalk, thyme sprigs, grated Parmesan, crushed tomatoes, water, bay leaves, and chicken broth powder. Mix everything together gently.
  • Braise the Osso Bucco:
    • Return the seared osso bucco to the pan, submerging them in the sauce. Add a bit more salt and pepper if needed.
    • Cover the pan with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  • Prepare the Gremolata:
    • In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped parsley, lemon zest, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Mix well.
  • Finish and Serve:
    • After 2 hours, remove the pan from the oven and discard the thyme sprigs and parsley stalk.
    • Top the osso bucco with the gremolata before serving.
  • Serve: Serve the osso bucco hot, with your choice of sides such as mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce. Enjoy!