Osso Bucco-Style Beef Shank
Description
Osso bucco is traditionally made with veal, but in this recipe a beef shank is simmered in tomato sauce with herbs and lemon zest until super tender.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 pound beef shank
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
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1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
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1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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6 ounces water
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Directions
1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
2
Add beef shank to the saucepan and increase the heat to medium-high; cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Return onion and garlic to the pan, and sprinkle thyme, oregano, rosemary, and marjoram over beef. Add tomatoes and tomato paste.
3
Pour water into the tomato paste can; swirl to remove any extra tomato paste, and add to the saucepan. Stir in lemon zest, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.