At McKays Family Butchers, we’re proud to offer premium cuts, and our beef osso buco is one of the finest. Known for its rich flavour and tender texture, this cut is a favourite for hearty and comforting meals.
It is a cross-cut of the beef shank that includes the marrow bone. This not only adds depth of flavour but also creates the signature fall-off-the-bone tenderness that makes this dish so popular.
This is a delicious, fall-off-the-bone meat that requires slow cooking for optimal flavour. See how Big Dan prepares osso buco. There are many types of meat suitable for this recipe, including beef ribs. Moreover, the recipes to cook this meat also vary, and the following is one of our favourites. As a casserole, pat each piece of meat with flour, shake and set them aside. Set the conventional oven temperature at 180 deg C/160 deg C Fan Forced. Use a deep roasting plan. To cook the other ingredients, you can either use the roasting pan on top of the stove or a separate large frying pan. You’ll need to slice up one or two onions, 3 or 4 cloves of garlic, salt and pepper, thyme, parsley, white wine, beef stock and diced tomatoes.
In the roasting pan or frying pan, add some olive oil to the pan along with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes on a medium flame. Add the onions. Cook the onions and garlic until translucent and add about 2 tablespoons of parsley and some sprigs of thyme or ground thyme (about 1 tablespoon). Add 1 can of diced tomatoes. Then, add about 1 cup of white wine followed by 2 1/2 cups of beef stock. In a separate cup, add 2 tablespoons of flour to some cold water stirring until dissolved.
Add to the ingredients and stir until fully blended. Bring to the boil and let it go for about 10-15 minutes. Place the meat at the bottom of the roasting pan and pour the cooked ingredients on top. Cover with foil and poke a few holes in the foil. Cook for 2 l/2 to 3 hours for best results.
At McKays Family Butchers, our osso buco meat is cut fresh in-store by skilled butchers. Every piece is carefully prepared to guarantee top quality. This cut is perfect for those who enjoy flavour-packed, nourishing meals. Whether you’re making a classic casserole or a slow-cooked specialty, our beef osso buco delivers tenderness, rich flavour, and consistency every time, making it a must-have for your next family dinner.
Beef osso buco is cross-cut beef shanks, typically from the hind shank or foreshank. The cut includes the marrow-filled bone surrounded by tough meat that becomes tender when slow-cooked or braised.
Osso buco isn’t ideal for steak-style cooking as it’s a tough cut. It shines with slow cooking, which breaks down the fibres, giving you tender, fall-off-the-bone meat full of rich flavour.
Osso buco should be slow-cooked for 2–3 hours until tender. This allows the connective tissue to break down, creating rich flavour and fall-off-the-bone meat perfect for casseroles or braises.
