Classic Braised Beef Shank Osso Buco

Here’s a rich and comforting recipe for Classic Braised Beef Shank Osso Buco, a hearty twist on the traditional Italian dish typically made with veal. Beef shanks bring bold flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture when slow-braised in wine and aromatics.

🥩 Ingredients

• 4 beef shanks, about 1½ inches thick
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• ½ cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1½ cups dry red wine
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• Zest of 1 lemon (for gremolata, optional)
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for gremolata, optional)