OSSO BUCO

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Enjoy this classic Italian dish made with veal shanks and featuring the flavors of white wine, beef broth and a touch of lemon peel.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 3h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 veal or beef shank cross cuts, 2 to 2 1/2 inches thick (3 to 3 1/2 lb)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1/3 cup dry white wine or apple juice
1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed beef broth
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 dried bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Shredded Parmesan or Asiago cheese, if desired
6 cups hot cooked mashed potatoes or spaghetti

Steps:

Sprinkle veal with salt and pepper; coat with flour. In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Cook veal in oil about 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.
Stir in wine, broth, garlic and bay leaf. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours or until veal is tender.
Remove veal; place on serving platter. Skim fat from broth; remove bay leaf. Pour broth over veal; sprinkle with parsley, lemon peel and cheese. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 255 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 68 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1090 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 4 g