This delicious Ossobuco for Toddlers recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia is the perfect way to introduce your little one to Italy’s classic veal dish. Slow-cooked in a shallow pool of white wine and vegetables, this flavoursome dish is sure to become a family favourite. With its tender and succulent meat, combined with the zesty tomatoes and crunchy vegetables, it’s a great way to give your toddler a taste of Italy.

General Information Yield: 4 servings Keywords: Ossobuco, veal shank Calories: 604 Protein: 68.5 g Carbs: 12 g Fats: 28.5 g Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 3 hours

Ingredients

• 4 veal shanks, 2 cm thick
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 200 g (1 cup) yellow onion, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 500 ml (2 cups) white wine
• 500 ml (2 cups) vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 carrots, chopped into 0.5 cm cubes
• 2 celery stalks, chopped into 0.5 cm cubes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 stems fresh rosemary
• Salt
• Ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C (350 F).
2. Season veal shanks with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.
4. Add veal shanks to the pot and brown for 3-4 minutes per side.
5. Remove veal shanks and set aside.
6. Reduce heat to medium. Add onions and garlic to the pot and cook for 3 minutes.
7. Add white wine, broth, tomato paste, carrots, celery, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
8. Return veal shanks to the pot, making sure they are covered with liquid.
9. Cover the pot and bake in the oven for 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender.
10. When done, remove veal shanks from the pot and let rest for 10 minutes.
11. Serve with the cooking liquids and vegetables as a side.

Recommended Sides

• Mashed potatoes
• Sauteed spinach
• Buttered noodles