Osso buco stew encapsulates the essence of traditional Chilean cuisine and deserves a prominent place in any cookbook that highlights the best of the country’s original preparations.
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How to make Osso Buco Stew?
This recipe for beef osso buco stew is one of the most traditional dishes in Chilean cuisine. Originally prepared on a wood-burning stove, it has now been adapted for perfect cooking in a pressure cooker, featuring potatoes, pumpkin, and rice.
Nutritional Information
Category: Soups
Cuisine: Chilean
Vitamins: A, B6, C, K
Minerals: Iron, Zinc
Calories: 400
Preparation: 30 minutes
Cooking: 60 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Chilean Osso Buco Cazuela (Stew) recipe
Ingredients
- 4 veal osso bucos with bone
- 4 large peeled potatoes
- 4 pieces of pumpkin
- 4 corn on the cob pieces
- 4 tablespoons of rice
- 2 ½ liters of hot water
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 cup of chopped green beans
- 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil
- 1 thinly sliced onion
- 1 carrot cut into sticks
- ½ cup of shelled fresh peas
- ¼ red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
Preparation
- In a large pot, add a splash of oil and heat over high heat. Add the osso bucos and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side evenly. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the onion, carrot, red bell pepper, and fresh oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste and sauté for a few minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the potatoes, cover with hot water, bring to a boil, add the reserved osso bucos, and cook for 20 minutes.
- Add the chopped corn, pumpkin, and rice. Adjust the water level, cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, then add the rice, green beans, and peas. Gently stir to combine everything and continue cooking for another 15 minutes. Taste, adjust seasoning if necessary, and remove from heat.
- Serve the osso buco stew immediately, piping hot, in deep plates and optionally garnished with freshly chopped cilantro.
Osso Buco Cazuela in a Pressure Cooker
When using a pressure cooker, the food is cooked in an environment that reaches higher pressures than atmospheric, increasing the boiling point of water and reducing the time needed to prepare the food by approximately half.
Benefits of Consuming Osso Buco
- Beef contains a high content of sarcosine, a dietary supplement that plays a fundamental role in muscle improvement, recovery, and energy utilization.
- It is rich in minerals such as zinc and magnesium, with the former aiding muscle growth acceleration, while the latter increases muscle strength.
Did you know?
Osso buco is a cut of meat that comes from the front shank of a calf or cow. It is characterized by its cylindrical bone containing marrow and its tender, gelatinous meat.
