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Osso Buco

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Veal shanks braised slowly with white wine, tomatoes and gremolata until the meat falls off the bone. The marrow inside is the best bit. Serve over saffron risotto for the full Milanese.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 2 hr
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Per serving £1.56

Approx £6.25 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Osso Buco

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Dust the veal shanks with seasoned flour. Brown in olive oil over high heat, 4 minutes per side. Remove.
  2. 2
    In the same pan, soften the diced vegetables for 8 minutes. Pour in the wine and bubble for 2 minutes.
  3. 3
    Return the veal, add the tomatoes and stock. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook in the oven at 160°C for 90 minutes.
  4. 4
    Mix gremolata: chopped parsley, garlic and lemon zest.
  5. 5
    Serve the veal with a spoonful of sauce and a generous pinch of gremolata on top. Saffron risotto on the side.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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