- Course: Main Course
- Skill Level: Easy
- Cost: Moderate
- Favorited: 48 Times
Can be made ahead of time.
Veal shanks have a richness unlike any other cut of meat and turn this stew into an extraordinary meal. Good with a saffron-flavored risotto or cooked long-grain rice.
1. Season the veal with salt and pepper. Dredge in the flour and shake off any excess.
2. Melt the butter with the oil in a large flameproof casserole over medium-high heat. Add the veal and cook, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes, or until browned all over. Transfer to a plate. Add the onion and garlic to the casserole and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened but not colored.
3. Stir in the stock and tomato paste, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Return the veal to the casserole. Reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 1½ hours or until the veal is tender. Check the stew occasionally, and if the cooking liquid has reduced too much, add more stock. The finished cooking liquid should be quite thick.
4. Stir the parsley, anchovies, and lemon zest into the casserole, Adjust the seasoning and serve immediately.
Hind shanks make the best, meatiest osso bucco.
Freezing Information: complete steps 1–3, then leave to cool completely and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw completely, then reheat and complete step 4.
Prepare ahead:
The stew can be cooked, then chilled for up to 2 days. Reheat gently, then complete step 4.
With the addition of some chopped canned tomatoes and herbs, leftovers can be made into a ragu to spoon over pasta.
Nutritional information is based on 1/8 teaspoon added salt per serving.