Delicious slow roasted Veal Osso Bucco

Delicious slow roasted Veal Osso Bucco

Prep Time : 10 Minutes

Cook Time :  1 Hour 15 Minutes

Ingredients :

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 (650 g)  veal shanks osso bucco
• 2 large carrots, peeled, roughly chopped
• 410 g can chopped tomatoes with roasted capsicum
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 400 g can Cannellini beans, drained, rinsed

Directions :

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add the meat, cook for 1 to 2 minutes each side or until browned.
• Add carrot, tomato and 1/2 cup cold water.
• Cover and bring to the boil.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
• Add thyme and beans.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through.
• Serve.

Being a traditional Milanese dish, Risotto alla Milanese is traditionally served with this dish, making for a one dish meal, it is also served with polenta or mashed potatoes. Outside Milan it is sometimes served with pasta. Alternatively add cubed potatoes to the Osso Bucco recipe above, to make a complete meal, with the starch component included.