How To Cook Delicious Wagyu Osso Buco: Easy Tender Smoked Beef Shanks Recipe With Reverse Sear

wagyu beef shank

🥗Healthier: grass-fed beef shank

💰Cheaper: regular beef shank

Grass-fed beef provides a healthier fat profile, while regular beef shank is more budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).

Season the wagyu beef shank with salt and black pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Sear the beef shank on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the shank and set aside; add chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the pot.

Sauté the vegetables until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste; cook for another minute until fragrant.

Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

Return the beef shank to the pot; add beef stock, bay leaves, and thyme.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the oven.

Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.

Remove the pot from the oven; discard bay leaves and thyme sprigs.

Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest before serving.

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