Best Braised Veal Shanks With Fava Bean Puree Recipes

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BRAISED VEAL SHANKS



Braised Veal Shanks image

Categories     Fish     Garlic     Tomato     Braise     Veal     White Wine     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

For shanks
8 (12- to 14-oz) meaty cross-cut veal shanks (also known as ossobuco; each about 13/4 inches thick)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
5 anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry, and finely chopped
2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
1 cup dry white wine
1 (28-oz) can whole tomatoes in juice, pulsed (including juice) in food processor until chopped
1 cup water
2 (4- by 1-inch) strips fresh lemon zest
2 (4- by 1-inch) strips fresh orange zest
For gremolata
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
1 large garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Make shanks:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Pat shanks dry. Stir together flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper on a sheet of wax paper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. While oil heats, dredge 4 shanks in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Brown shanks in oil on all sides, turning with tongs, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large (17- by 12- by 2-inch) roasting pan. Add 2 tablespoons oil to skillet and repeat with remaining 4 shanks. Discard remaining flour mixture.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet and cook onion, garlic, anchovies, bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add wine and boil, scraping up any brown bits, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, water, zest strips, and remaining teaspoon salt and bring to a boil, then pour mixture over shanks. Tightly cover pan with foil and braise in oven 1 hour. Turn shanks over, cover, and continue to braise until meat is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours more.
  • Remove from oven and skim fat from surface of sauce, then transfer shanks and sauce to a large platter. Discard bay leaves.
  • Make gremolata:
  • Stir together parsley, grated zests, and garlic and sprinkle over shanks.

BRAISED VEAL SHANKS



Braised Veal Shanks image

Provided by Anthony Bourdain

Categories     Soup/Stew     Wine     Herb     Tomato     Braise     Roast     Sauté     Stew     Dinner     Meat     Veal     Red Wine     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

For stew
2 cups veal demiglace (16 fl oz)*
4 (1-lb) meaty cross-cut veal shanks (osso buco), each tied with kitchen string
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium onions, cut into 1/4-inch dice (2 cups)
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups dry red wine
1 (28-oz) can whole tomatoes in juice, drained and coarsely chopped
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf (preferably fresh)
For gremolata
2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
Accompaniment: wild mushroom risotto

Steps:

  • Make stew:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat to 350°F.
  • Bring demiglace to a simmer in a 1-quart saucepan over moderate heat. Remove from heat and keep warm, partially covered.
  • Pat shanks dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dredge shanks in flour to coat, shaking off excess. Heat oil in a 5- to 6-quart wide heavy ovenproof pot over moderately high heat until just smoking, then brown shanks on all sides, about 10 minutes total, and transfer with tongs to a plate. Add butter to pot and heat until foam subsides, then sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 9 minutes.
  • Add wine, scraping up any brown bits, then add warm demiglace, tomatoes, and bay leaf. Return shanks (with any juices accumulated on plate) to pot and bring liquid to a boil, then cover pot and braise shanks in oven until meat is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
  • Carefully transfer shanks with a slotted spoon to a clean plate and keep warm, loosely covered with foil. Skim fat from sauce, then simmer, uncovered, on top of stove, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper and add shanks, then cook over low heat until heated through. (Discard strings and bay leaf before serving.)
  • Make gremolata:
  • Stir together parsley, zest, rosemary, and thyme and sprinkle over osso buco just before serving.
  • *Available at specialty foods shops and cooking.com.

WHOLE BRAISED VEAL SHANKS



Whole Braised Veal Shanks image

Categories     Side     Braise     Veal     Boil

Yield serves: 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 cloves garlic, 2 smashed and finely chopped, 3 just smashed
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 whole veal shanks
Kosher salt
Extra virgin olive oil
2 onions, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and coarsely chopped
1 cup tomato paste
2 cups dry white wine
2 bay leaves
1 thyme bundle, tied with butcher's twine

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • On a cutting board, use the side of your chef's knife to smash together the chopped garlic and the rosemary to make a coarse paste. Cut several deep holes in the veal shanks with a paring knife-really stab them! Using your index finger, stuff the holes with the rosemary-garlic mixture; this will perfume the shanks with a beautiful aroma while they braise.
  • Season the shanks generously with salt. Coat a large sauté pan with olive oil and bring to high heat. Add the shanks to the pan and brown well on all sides; this may take up to 20 minutes. Don't skimp on this step-this is where the big, rich, brown flavors start to develop, so take your time!
  • While the shanks are browning, put the onions, carrots, celery, apples, and the remaining 3 cloves of smashed garlic in a food processor and purée to a coarse paste; reserve.
  • When the shanks are very brown, transfer them to a roasting pan. Ditch the fat, add a bit of fresh olive oil, and add the puréed veggies and apples to the sauté pan. Season generously with salt and cook until the mixture is very brown and aromatic, 8 to 10 minutes. Again, don't skimp here-you want the veggies to form a crust on the bottom of the pan. This is where more of that lovely brown flavor develops, so take your time.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, until it starts to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the wine, bring it to a boil (BTB), and stir frequently until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Then transfer everything to the roasting pan with the shanks. Add about 1/2 cup water to the sauté pan to help release any of that good crud stuck to the bottom, then add it to the roasting pan.
  • Add 4 to 5 more cups water to the roasting pan and stir to combine; the mix should be pretty soupy. Taste and add more salt if needed, then toss in the bay leaves and the thyme bundle.
  • Put the pan in the oven and cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, turning the shanks every 30 minutes, stirring and adding more water if the liquid reduces too much. If the shanks brown too much during the cooking time, tent the pan with aluminum foil. When the shanks are done they should be incredibly tender and flavorful.

BRAISED VEAL SHANKS



Braised Veal Shanks image

I can understand why my chefs were focused on ossobuco alla Milanese when we visited Milano in 2008, and why so many readers, viewers, and customers at my restaurants tell me it is one of their favorite dishes-in any cuisine. It is, to me, a perfect symphony of flavors and textures and colors: the luscious veal shank meat falling off the marrow bones, the marrow seeping into saffron-infused risotto, the dense sauce moistening meat and grain. And all the richness is enhanced by the counterpoint of a vibrant gremolata topping of fresh garlic, lemon, and parsley. Fortunately, a trip to Milan is not necessary to enjoy this grand meal. With this recipe (and the one for the risotto, page 48), the multitude of pleasures in preparing, serving, and eating an authentic ossobuco alla Milanese will be yours at home. The most work may be finding a butcher who can supply the "tall" ossobuco I recommend: ask to have the shanks cut so each ossobuco is nearly 3 inches high (when standing on end). If necessary, you can use the flatter-and-wider-cut ossobuco you usually see in the market. Be aware, though, that the meat will cook more quickly and you will need to reduce the sauce ingredients so the ossobuco does not drown in the braising liquid.

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 23

6 veal shanks (ossobuco), cut 3 inches thick, about 1 pound each
2 bay leaves
4 whole cloves
1 sprig fresh rosemary
10 juniper berries
1 orange
1 lemon
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt, or to taste
1 cup or so all-purpose flour for dredging the meat
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
1/2 cup peeled and shredded carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped trimmed celery
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 cup crushed canned Italian San Marzano plum tomatoes
2 cups white wine
About 8 cups hot poultry, meat, or vegetable stock
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 plump garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
Zest of 1 lemon, in fine shreds or chopped
Cotton kitchen twine; a small piece of cheesecloth; a heavy 7-quart saucepan, such as an enameled cast-iron French oven, preferably about 12-inch diameter (just wide enough to hold all the shank pieces without excess space around them)

Steps:

  • Stand the shank pieces up on a flat end. Cut six lengths of twine, each about 2 feet long, and wrap one around the outside of each ossobuco, in the middle (the meat will look as though it's wearing a very tight belt). Tie the twine securely and trim the ends.
  • Cut a small square of cheesecloth and wrap up the bay leaves, cloves, rosemary sprig, and juniper berries. Tie the packet with twine. Shave off the peel of the orange and lemon in broad strips with a paring knife or vegetable peeler-remove only the colorful zest, not the bitter white pith. Squeeze and strain the juice from the orange.
  • Just before browning the meat, salt the ossobuco lightly, using 1/2 teaspoon in all. Dredge the shanks in the flour to coat all surfaces.
  • Pour the vegetable oil into the pan, and set over medium-high heat. Shake off excess flour, and set all the ossobuco in the oil, standing on a cut end. Let them sizzle for 4 to 5 minutes, until the bottoms are well browned; turn to caramelize the other cut side. Flip the pieces onto their round edges, and rotate so the fat crisps all around the shanks. Remove them to a platter when nicely colored-this will take 10 minutes or more.
  • When all the ossobuco are browned, carefully pour the hot vegetable oil out of the empty pan, leaving the crusted bits of meat on the bottom. Pour in the olive oil, set over medium-high heat, and dump in the onions. Stir them around for a minute or two, scraping the pan to release the caramelized bits, then stir in the carrot and celery. Drop in the cheesecloth herb sachet, sprinkle on a teaspoon of salt, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are sizzling and wilting.
  • Clear a space in the pan bottom, and drop in the tomato paste; cook the paste in the hot spot for a minute, then stir it into the vegetables. Add the crushed tomatoes, stir well, and bring to a boil. Raise the heat to high, pour in the wine, and cook for a couple of minutes at a boil to evaporate the alcohol. Pour in the orange juice and about 6 cups of the hot stock; drop in all the strips of citrus zest and the remaining salt, and bring the liquids to a boil.
  • Return the ossobuco to the saucepan, standing them on end so they're evenly immersed in the sauce. Add more hot stock, if necessary, just to cover the tops of the ossobuco with liquid. Cover the pan, and lower the heat so the sauce is perking steadily but not too fast. Cook for an hour or so, covered, checking that the sauce has not reduced and is still covering the meat (add stock if needed). Turn the ossobuco over in the pan so the meat cooks evenly.
  • Uncover the pan, and cook for another hour or more at a bubbling simmer, adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain slow but steady concentration of the sauce. As the braising-liquid level gradually drops, carefully turn the shanks again, so no parts dry out.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 hours in all, until the meat at its thickest part is tender enough to pierce with a fork with only slight resistance, and the sauce is thick, reduced well below the tops of the shank pieces. Season with fresh pepper to taste and stir. Turn off the heat. Lift each ossobuco from the cooking pot with sturdy tongs, letting the sauce drain off, and place it on a large platter. Snip the knotted twine pieces with a scissors; pull off and discard. Lift out the cheesecloth sachet, press to release all the juices back into the pot, and discard.
  • Set a wire-mesh sieve in a bowl or saucepan. Strain all the sauce through the sieve, pressing the liquid from the strips of peel and vegetable bits. The sauce should be thick and velvety, with the consistency of molasses (if it is too thin, quickly reduce it over high heat). Taste the sauce, and adjust the seasoning for the last time.
  • Chop and stir together the chopped parsley, garlic, and lemon zest for the gremolata just before serving, for freshness. Spoon the Risotto alla Milanese (page 48) into the center of six wide plates, and nestle the ossobuco in the center of the risotto. Spoon over it some of the sauce, and sprinkle lightly with gremolata (about 1/2 teaspoon per serving). Serve with small spoons for scooping the delicious marrow from the bones, and pass the remaining gremolata at the table.

BRAISED VEAL SHANKS WITH WHITE BEAN TOMATO SAUCE



Braised Veal Shanks with White Bean Tomato Sauce image

Categories     Bean     Beef     Tomato     Braise     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 large 2-inch-thick veal shanks (about 4 1/2 pounds), each patted dry and tied securely with kitchen string to keep the meat and bone attached
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
2 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
5 large parsley sprigs plus additional parsley sprigs for garnish
two 2-inch strips of lemon zest removed with a vegetable peeler
a 15- to 19-ounce can white beans, rinsed and drained
a 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken broth
For the gremolata
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a kettle heat 2 tablespoons of the oil and the butter over moderately high heat until the foam subsides, in the fat brown the veal shanks, and transfer them to a plate. Pour off the fat from the kettle, add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and in it cook the onion, the carrot, the celery, the garlic, the bay leaves, and salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened. Return the shanks to the kettle, add the thyme, 5 of the parsley sprigs, the zest, the beans, the tomatoes, the wine, and the broth, and bring the liquid to a boil. Braise the mixture, covered, in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven, basting the shanks every 30 minutes, for 2 hours, transfer the shanks with a slotted spoon to a plate, and keep them warm, covered. Discard the thyme sprigs and the bay leaves and in a blender or food processor puree the vegetable mixture in batches. (For a chunky sauce, purée half the vegetable mixture and stir the purée into the remaining vegetable mixture.)
  • Serve the veal shanks topped with the sauce and sprinkled with the gremolata. Garnish each serving with an additional parsley sprig.
  • Make the gremolata.
  • In a small bowl stir together the parsley, the zest, and the garlic.

BRAISED VEAL SHANKS WITH GREMOLATA



Braised Veal Shanks with Gremolata image

This is a great dish that I love making in the cooler months. Its richness warms the soul and the brightness of the gremolata wakes the whole dish up. Like with all braises don't forget to baste like a madman..errr person!!!

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cross-cut veal shanks (about 1 pound each)
All-purpose flour, for dredging
2 1/2 cups sliced onion
2 cups chopped carrot
2 cups sliced celery
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
Salt
12 sprigs fresh thyme
4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 Fresno chile, quartered
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
8 cups chicken stock
Freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Coarse sea salt, for garnish, optional For the braised veal shanks: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large enameled cast-iron Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Dredge the shanks in the flour, making sure to get off any excess. Add the shanks to the pan, in batches if necessary, and cook on all sides until browned, 3 to 4 minutes each side. Transfer to a plate. If browning in batches, repeat with the remaining shanks. Add the onions, carrots, celery, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, thyme, garlic, bay leaves, rosemary and chiles to the pan and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until glossy, about 2 minutes. Add the wine, scraping to deglaze the pan. Add the chicken stock and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Taste the simmering braising liquid at this point; it should taste seasoned. Return the shanks to the pan, cover and braise in the oven until the meat is very tender, 3 to 4 hours.
  • For the gremolata: When almost ready to serve, combine the parsley, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt and garlic in a small bowl. Stir to combine. To serve, remove the shanks to a serving platter and spoon the sauce and braising vegetables over the top of them. Sprinkle with a little bit of sea salt and garnish with gremolata.

BRAISED VEAL SHANKS, MILAN STYLE



Braised Veal Shanks, Milan Style image

Enjoy this Italian slow cooked dish that's made using beef, veggies served with gremolata - a delicious dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pounds veal shanks
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium carrot, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Trim excess fat from veal shanks. Coat veal with flour. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook veal in oil about 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides; drain.
  • Place veal in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over veal.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until veal is very tender and pulls away from bones.
  • Remove veal and vegetables from cooker, using slotted spoon; place on serving platter. Skim fat from veal juices in cooker if desired. Pour juices over veal and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 255 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 62 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg

BRAISED VEAL SHANKS WITH ROSEMARY AND THYME



Braised Veal Shanks with Rosemary and Thyme image

Provided by David Drake

Categories     Braise     Rosemary     Veal     Winter     Thyme     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

All purpose flour
6 1-inch-thick pieces center-cut veal shank (about 3 1/4 pounds total)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
5 large fresh thyme sprigs
1 large fresh rosemary sprig
1 bay leaf
1 3/4 cups chicken stock or one 14 1/2-ounce can low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place all purpose flour in shallow bowl. Sprinkle both sides of veal shank pieces with salt and pepper. Dredge each veal piece in flour, shaking off excess. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in heavy large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Add veal pieces to pot, arranging in single layer, and sautéuntil brown, about 6 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer veal pieces to plate.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to pot. Add onion, carrot, celery, thyme sprigs, rosemary sprig and bay leaf and sautéuntil vegetables brown, about 12 minutes. Season vegetables to taste with salt and pepper. Place veal atop cooked vegetables in pot and pour chicken stock over. Bring to simmer; cover and place in oven. Cook until veal is very tender, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Transfer 1 veal piece to each of 6 plates. Spoon excess fat off sauce, if desired. Spoon sauce and vegetables over veal and serve immediately.

BRAISED VEAL SHANKS WITH FAVA BEAN PUREE



Braised Veal Shanks With Fava Bean Puree image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h50m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 veal shanks, about 12 ounces each
6 large cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
4 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup white wine
3 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
5 medium-size carrots, peeled and cut across into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 cups shelled fava beans
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • To make the veal, heat the olive oil in a large, deep, heavy-bottom skillet. Add the veal shanks and cook until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove the shanks from the skillet and set aside. Add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring constantly, until browned, about 1 minute. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
  • Return the shanks to the pan and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer slowly for 1 hour. Add the carrots. Continue cooking until the meat is very tender, about 1 hour more. Remove the shanks from the skillet. Increase the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the parsley, salt and pepper and return the shanks to the skillet. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
  • Meanwhile, to make the puree, place the fava beans in a medium-size saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until soft, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, reserving the liquid. Place the beans in a food processor. Add 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, the cream and the olive oil. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place 1 shank on each of 4 plates and spoon the sauce over. Divide the puree among the plates and sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 632, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 62 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1494 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams

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