Osso Bucco-Style Beef Shank

Ingredients and Weight:

• Beef shank: 2 pounds (about 900 grams)
• Tomato sauce: 1 cup
• Red wine: 1 cup
• Carrots: 100 grams, peeled and diced
• Celery: 100 grams, chopped
• Onion: 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
• Fresh rosemary: 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Salt: 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
• All-purpose flour: 1/4 cup (for dusting)
• Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons (for frying)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation time: 20 minutes
• Cooking time: 3-4 hours (low and slow cooking)

Difficulty Level:

Level 4 (Moderate difficulty, requires patience for slow cooking)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Season the beef shank with salt and pepper.
3. Dust the beef shank with flour, shaking off any excess.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
5. Brown the beef shank on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
6. In the same pot, add the chopped onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
7. Add the tomato sauce and red wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
8. Return the beef shank to the pot, ensuring it's covered with the sauce.
9. Add the fresh rosemary.
10. Cover the pot and transfer to the preheated oven.
11. Slow cook for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful.
12. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming 8 total servings)

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fat: 20g (of which saturated fat: 8g)
• Fiber: 3g (Note: Nutritional information may vary depending on specific ingredients used.)

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and flavorful, with a sauce that's both sweet and acidic.
• The beef is tender and falls-off-the-bone when cooked low and slow.
• A classic dish that pairs well with seasonal vegetables or a simple pasta dish.

User Comments:

• "The beef was so tender and juicy! The sauce was delicious."
• "I love how this dish is cooked low and slow, it's so comforting."
• "This dish was a hit with my family, definitely make it again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a high-quality red wine for best results. A full-bodied red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot is recommended.
• This dish is best served with seasonal vegetables or a simple pasta dish on the side to balance out the rich flavor of the sauce.
• Be sure to brown the beef shank thoroughly before adding the sauce, this helps enhance the flavor of the dish.