OssoBuco Stew.....Dr. Osso Buco

 Shin meat always seemed to have the stigma of ‘soup meat’ attached to it and needed to be upgraded to its highly respected position in Italian cuisine as Osso Buco or hollow-boned beef. The wonderful flavor imparted by the bone marrow is a special treat! Traditionally, Osso Buco is served with Ugali, Chapati, White Rice, or even Plain Pilau. Visit Dr.Ossobuco cafe at Yaya center 66 malls where you will experience the delicacy of Ossobuco plus its soup.

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5kg 6 Ossobucco Pieces
• Cooking oil
• 2 Large Onion
• 4 Stalks Celery
• 100gm Mushroom(optional)
• 3 Small Carrots
• 6 Garlic cloves
• 2 Tomatoes
• 2-3 Royco Cubes
• 2 tbsp Royco Mchuzi Mix(to thicken the stew)

METHOD

• Season your meat with salt and pepper on both sides.
• With the heat on high, heat a suitable pot with oil, and when the oil starts to smoke, gently place the meat pieces without overlapping them and allow to brown. If all the pieces can’t fit on the pot, work in batches.
• When the first side is browned, turn the pieces and cook the second side.
• Remove from the pot and place onto a plate, then repeat the procedure with the second batch making sure the pot is hot.
• When done with the meat,reduce the heat then add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic and about 3 tbsp of oil. Cook the vegetables until they start to brown evenly, making sure to stir to avoid burning on one side.
• Add the mushrooms(optional) and tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are cooked and soft. Keep cooking while stirring and if the vegetables start to stick, add little water to avoid it.
• Return the meat to the pot and add water to the pot, enough to cover the meat. The water will deglaze the pot and dissolve all the browning stuck on the pot. Add the beef cubes at this point.
• Stir and bring to a boil then reduce the heat and allow to simmer while covered for about 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender.
• Add more water to increase the amount of gravy while cooking, stirring occasionally.
• To make the gravy more rich and thick, dissolve 1tbsp of the Royco Mchuzi mix in cold water and add to the simmering gravy. This should be done at the last 5 minutes of cooking.
• If using the beef cubes and mchuzi mix, you WILL NOT need to add any salt.
• Serve with mashed potatoes or rice with a side of vegetables.