Veal Osso Bucco

limecat's Note:

Every Osso Bucco recipe has a different flair to it! I like to keep it simple with the taste of the vegetables coming through. Leek is very good in this recipe! I don't add salt or pepper as I use a gourmet stock that has enough flavour for this dish.

• Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 veal shanks
• ½ cup plain flour
• 3 carrots , sliced
• 3 celery ribs , sliced
• ½ leek , sliced
• 3 mushrooms , sliced
• 6 tomatoes , diced
• 2 garlic cloves , crushed
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 -3 cups homemade vegetable stock
• parsley , chopped

Directions:

1. toss the shanks in the flour and brown them in a pan on both sides (use a little olive oil).
2. combine all the other ingredients into a large casserole dish.
3. push the shanks into the combined mixture, ensuring it is covered with liquid.
4. salt and pepper to taste.
5. bake in a medium oven (150 C) for 3 hours.
6. serve with potato or risotto and some green beans.
7. you can add your favourite herb - I love rosemary with this dish.