Osso Bucco in Red Wine Salsa with Soft Polenta
Osso Bucco in Red Wine Salsa with Soft Polenta provides 10g protein and 513 calories per serving — a lower-protein option best paired with additional protein sources. Four servings come together quickly on the stovetop for occasional variety in your rotation. Use this as a side or complement rather than a standalone protein component of your meal prep.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Carrots
- •Garlic(10g)
- •Beef Shank
- •Tomato Paste(15g)
- •Wine, Red, Table(60g)
- •Tomato, Canned, Crushed
- •Vegetable Bouillon Cube, Dry(15g)
- •1/4 cup water
- •1 pinch salt to taste
- •1 tablespoon parsley to garnish
- •Grits, Stone-Ground, Dry(480g)
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onions, carrots and garlic. Cook until onion is transparent. Add the osso bucco steaks and brown on both sides.
- 2Add tomato paste, wine, soup/pasta sauce or tomatoes, stock powder and water. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Cover pan with lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours until beef is tender. Sprinkle with salt (if needed) to suit your tastes.
- 3Serve over prepared polenta and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition — Per Serving
513
calories
10g
protein
6g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 99g
- Saturated fat
- 1.1g
- Sodium
- 45 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.7g
4 servings per batch · ~149g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How many calories and carbs does Osso Bucco in Red Wine Salsa with Soft Polenta have per serving?
Each serving contains 10g protein, 513 calories, 6g fat, and 99g carbs. The high carbohydrate content from the polenta makes this a carb-forward meal.
How long does Osso Bucco in Red Wine Salsa with Soft Polenta take to prepare?
It's a quick prep stovetop recipe that yields 4 servings, allowing you to batch cook for multiple dinners in one session.
Is Osso Bucco in Red Wine Salsa with Soft Polenta good for muscle gain?
With 513 calories and 99g carbs per serving, this recipe is better suited for high-carb training days or as a side-dish component rather than a primary protein source, since the 10g protein per serving is relatively low compared to the calorie density.
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