OSSO BUCCO MILANESE (VEAL SHANKS
WITH ORZO)
 
1/4 c. oil
4 lb. veal shank, each cut 2 inches thick
1 lg. diced onion
2 celery stalks, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lg. can tomatoes
Chopped parsley
1/2 c. white wine
1/2 tsp. basil
Salt and pepper
Bay leaf

Brown pieces of veal in Dutch oven a few pieces at a time. Remove pieces. In drippings, cook onion, celery, carrots and garlic. Return veal to Dutch oven, add tomatoes and next five ingredients after all comes to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours until fork tender. Serve with orzo (an Italian pasta) and vegetable of your choice.

recipe reviews
Osso Bucco Milanese (Veal Shanks with Orzo)
   #53510
 Kim Lamarand (Virginia) says:
Simple ingredients, simple prep. Used covered cast iron dutch oven @ 325°F for 1.5 hours.
   #179267
 Charles R. Love (Pennsylvania) says:
Good recipe for Osso Bucco but I have an issue with the name. In Milan, where I have had many times, it is always served with Risotto Milanese.

 

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