Simmered Osso Bucco Beef Stew with Creamy Polenta (2 Hrs, 25 Mins)

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Let’s indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of osso buco beef stew, a sumptuous dish that combines tender beef shanks with a savory, aromatic sauce. Served over a bed of creamy polenta, this stew makes for a heartwarming meal perfect for cozy evenings. It’s a classic Italian dish that’s sure to impress with its depth of flavor and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

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For the Beef Stew:

  • 4 beef shanks, about 1 inch thick
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

For the Polenta:

  • 1 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal)
  • 4 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep and Brown Beef Shanks (15 minutes): Season the beef shanks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef shanks on both sides, then remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté Vegetables (10 minutes): In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Deglaze and Simmer Stew (1 hour 30 minutes): Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf. Return the beef shanks to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat until the beef is tender, about 1.5 hours.
  4. Cook Polenta (30 minutes): In a separate pot, bring water or chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in the polenta. Reduce heat to low and continue to stir until polenta is thick and creamy. Stir in Parmesan cheese and butter, season with salt.
  5. Serve (5 minutes): Remove bay leaf from stew. Spoon creamy polenta onto plates or into bowls. Place a beef shank on top of each serving of polenta. Ladle some stew sauce over the top.
  6. Garnish (1 minute): Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Osso buco beef stew is a luxurious dish that combines tender, fall-off-the-bone meat with a rich, flavorful sauce. It’s a perfect example of how simple ingredients can create a sumptuous meal.

The slow cooking process of the stew allows the flavors to meld beautifully and the beef to become incredibly tender. This dish is ideal for a weekend dinner when you have more time to savor the cooking process. Pair with your favorite veggies for a complete meal and enjoy!

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

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