Braised Beef Shank à la Osso Buco
Braised Beef Shank à la Osso Buco features tender, slow-simmered beef bathed in a bright tomato sauce infused with thyme, oregano, rosemary, and marjoram. Rich, meaty depth from browning meets a citrusy lift of lemon zest, creating a balanced, cozy plate ideal for a relaxed weekend dinner or a special family meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 50 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Braised Beef Shank à la Osso Buco, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a plate.
- 2
Add beef shank to the saucepan and raise the heat to medium-high; cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Return the onion and garlic to the pan, then sprinkle thyme, oregano, rosemary, and marjoram over the beef. Add tomatoes and tomato paste.
- 3
Pour water into the tomato paste can; swirl to loosen any remaining tomato paste, and add it to the saucepan. Stir in lemon zest, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beef is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Calories 750.81 kcal High 38%
- Protein 48.99 g Good Source 98%
- Carbohydrate 78.6 g 29%
- Total Fat 25.57 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 6.97 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.7 mg High 27%
- Sodium 1359.56 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 11.28 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 20.15 g --
- Added Sugars 3.53 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 311.05 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 11.02 mg Good Source 61%
- Potassium 1539.93 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin A 225.04 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 77.14 mg Good Source 86%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Braised Beef Shank à la Osso Buco is made with 14 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 750.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Braised Beef Shank à la Osso Buco made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Oregano, Dried Rosemary. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Braised Beef Shank à la Osso Buco?
- About 2 hrs in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 750.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Braised Beef Shank à la Osso Buco easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Braised Beef Shank à la Osso Buco healthy?
- Braised Beef Shank à la Osso Buco has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 750.81 calories and 48.99 g of protein, or 98% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1359.56 mg (59% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.97 g (35% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.53 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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