Oven-Braised Osso Buco for a Cozy Weekend Dinner

Oven-Braised Osso Buco for a Cozy Weekend Dinner

This oven-braised osso buco is designed for unhurried weekends when the goal is comfort and connection. Using Riverbend Cattle Company beef shanks, this recipe relies on steady heat and simple ingredients to create a dish that feels both rustic and refined.

Oven braising allows the beef to cook evenly while developing a rich pan sauce that captures every bit of flavor.

Ingredients

  • 4 Riverbend Cattle Company beef shanks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1½ cups beef broth
  • Garlic, bay leaf, thyme
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Season shanks and sear in a Dutch oven until browned.
  3. Add onion, garlic, broth, and herbs.
  4. Cover and braise in the oven for 3 hours.
  5. Remove lid for the final 20 minutes to deepen flavor.

Serving Notes

This osso buco is best served straight from the pot, with pan juices spooned generously over each portion. It’s a meal meant to be shared slowly, reinforcing why Riverbend Cattle Company values traditional, patient cooking.

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About Riverbend Cattle Company

Riverbend Cattle Company is a cattle ranch located on the shores of the Withlacoochee River and Bonnet Lake, just outside historic Floral City, Florida. We raise grass-fed, grain-finished beef cattle in a compassionate and sustainable manner so that the beef is healthy and tastes amazing.

We offer a one-stop shop for families and individuals that want to incorporate a healthy and local meat diet into their lives. Our mission is to carry on the rich Florida farming history by offering and supporting local families and their recipes, handed down for generations. 

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