BRAISED VEAL SHANKS WITH WHITE BEAN TOMATO SAUCE

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Categories     Bean     Beef     Tomato     Braise     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 large 2-inch-thick veal shanks (about 4 1/2 pounds), each patted dry and tied securely with kitchen string to keep the meat and bone attached
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
2 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
5 large parsley sprigs plus additional parsley sprigs for garnish
two 2-inch strips of lemon zest removed with a vegetable peeler
a 15- to 19-ounce can white beans, rinsed and drained
a 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken broth
For the gremolata
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a kettle heat 2 tablespoons of the oil and the butter over moderately high heat until the foam subsides, in the fat brown the veal shanks, and transfer them to a plate. Pour off the fat from the kettle, add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and in it cook the onion, the carrot, the celery, the garlic, the bay leaves, and salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened. Return the shanks to the kettle, add the thyme, 5 of the parsley sprigs, the zest, the beans, the tomatoes, the wine, and the broth, and bring the liquid to a boil. Braise the mixture, covered, in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven, basting the shanks every 30 minutes, for 2 hours, transfer the shanks with a slotted spoon to a plate, and keep them warm, covered. Discard the thyme sprigs and the bay leaves and in a blender or food processor puree the vegetable mixture in batches. (For a chunky sauce, purée half the vegetable mixture and stir the purée into the remaining vegetable mixture.)
  • Serve the veal shanks topped with the sauce and sprinkled with the gremolata. Garnish each serving with an additional parsley sprig.
  • Make the gremolata.
  • In a small bowl stir together the parsley, the zest, and the garlic.

Dj C nation
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This recipe is a keeper! The veal shanks were fall-apart tender and the sauce was packed with flavor. I can't wait to make it again.


LpsLover22 Sprinkles
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This dish was a bit of a disappointment. The veal shanks were tough and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this recipe again.


Manoj Phuyal
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The veal shanks are impressive and the sauce is delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my guests.


Psycho Abdi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The veal shanks are always fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Waleed Satti
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This recipe is a winner! The veal shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


ANTHONY LITTLE
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I followed the recipe exactly and the veal shanks were tough and the sauce was bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Mohammed Jalal
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This dish was amazing! The veal shanks were so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


fmida Ahmed
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This recipe was a bit of a disappointment. The veal shanks were tough and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this recipe again.


Prashant M. Sangson
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The veal shanks were so tender and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Tal Sellu
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The veal shanks are impressive and the sauce is delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my guests.


mzee baba
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the results are always amazing. The veal shanks are always fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Henry Mwangangi
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Easy to follow recipe with delicious results. The veal shanks were tender and flavorful and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


Abasen Silaab (Ghaznawi)
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This recipe is a keeper! The veal shanks were fall-apart tender and the sauce was packed with flavor. I can't wait to make it again.


Mariem Bouzaiane
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The veal shanks were a bit tough, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try it again with a different cut of meat.


Matshidiso Montshi
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This dish was absolutely delightful! The veal shanks were cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and savory. I highly recommend this recipe!


Kaya Elliott
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The veal shanks are so rich and flavorful and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I love serving it with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.


Neveah Furman
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Oh my goodness! These braised veal shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the white bean and tomato sauce was phenomenal! I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. Thank you for sharing this recipe!