Beef osso buco

This recipe was made for my 2007 Holiday Party featuring an Italian inspired menu. You can read about it and view the additional recipes I made for this event HERE.

Beef osso buco

3lb. beef shanks

salt & pepper to taste

onion & garlic powder to taste

olive oil for browning

2 cups cabernet sauvignon wine
1 onion, chopped
3 large cloves garlic, minced

1 handful fresh basil

1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves

1 tablespoon rosemary herb mix

1-2 cups sliced mushrooms

2 cups marinara sauce

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Season shanks with salt, pepper, garlic & onion powder.

In a dutch oven, add olive oil to hot pan to coat bottom.

Brown shanks in oil on both sides.

When browned, add wine to pan to deglaze.

Add remaining ingredients to pot.

Cover and bake in preheated oven for 1.5-2 hours, until beef shanks are tender.