Veal Osso Buco

Perfect for a cool autumn night, this Veal Osso Buco is classically comforting and satisfying. It tastes even better the day after – although it’s hard not to finish it all at once. Pairs wonderfully with our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.

Recipe Information

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 90 Minutes
Total Time: 110 Minutes
Total Servings: 2
A close-up of tender veal osso buco with carrots, herbs, and rich sauce in a black dish.

Perfect for a cool autumn night, this Veal Osso Buco is classically comforting and satisfying. It tastes even better the day after – although it’s hard not to finish it all at once. Pairs wonderfully with our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.

Ingredients

  • 2 8-ounce veal shank pieces
  • 1½ cups Cabernet Sauvignon
  • ¼ cup Round Pond Italian Varietal Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ onion (large diced)
  • 3 small carrots (peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds)
  • 4 stalks celery (diced)
  • 1 clove garlic (peeled and chopped)
  • 2 anchovy fillets
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2½ cups brown beef stock
  • 1 bunch Italian parsley (washed and finely chopped)
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 3 cups cooked rice or gremolata
  • Salt and pepper (as needed)

Directions

  1. Season the veal with a small amount of Round Pond Italian Varietal Olive Oil, salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you desire.

  2. Season the veal with a small amount of Round Pond Italian Varietal Olive Oil, salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you desire.

  3. Add the tomato paste, rosemary, and thyme, then the 1 ½ cups of Cabernet Sauvignon. Add stock to cover the veal, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover, simmering for 1 ½ to 2 hours, until the meat is very tender. Season to taste and serve with rice or gremolata and garnish with fresh parsley.

  4. Enjoy!

Shop the Recipe

94 points, Tasting Panel Magazine

Sweet, beautifully integrated tannins frame notes of cassis, currants, blueberries, licorice, and café mocha. This is a ripe wine, but it has the minerality to keep it fresh, and the potential to age nicely for the next 10 to 15 years.