Ossobuco alla Milanese

Ingredients

• 3 large ossobuco (1- to 1 1/2-inch-thick) pieces (veal shanks) (about 2 pounds/900 grams total)
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium white onion
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (good quality)
• 2-3 dashes black pepper
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped celery
• 1/3 cup chopped carrot
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1-2 pinches salt (if needed)

Instructions

1. 1

   Towel dry the meat, do not rinse. Dredge the meat in the flour, cut the meat in 2-3 places, this will keep the meat from curling when cooking (see photo).

2. 2

   In a medium / large pan add the olive oil, butter and chopped onion, cook 2-3 minutes on medium heat. Add the meat and brown on both sides, add the wine and black pepper, cook on high 1-2 minutes. Add the broth, celery and carrot cook on low heat covered for 30-40 minutes, add the parsley, zest and salt if needed, cook for approximately 5 minutes uncovered. Enjoy!