Easy Pressure Cooker Ossobuco

Name: Easy Pressure Cooker Ossobuco
Prep time: 90 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 kg (4.4 lb) fresh veal shanks (do not use frozen meat); 2 medium onions, sliced into rings; 1 green or red bell pepper, sliced; 1 tbsp minced or crushed garlic; 4 fresh tomatoes, diced and seeded; 1 can (340 g / 12 oz) ready-made tomato sauce (not tomato paste); 1½ tsp dried sage (or bay leaves); White pepper to taste; Salt to taste

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 21, 2026

Melt-in-your-mouth veal shanks slow-cooked under pressure with fresh tomatoes, bell pepper, and sage. This hearty Italian classic comes together effortlessly in your pressure cooker — perfect for a comforting family dinner.

Prep⏱️ 90 min

Servings👥 5 servings

Difficulty📊 Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

5 servings

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 kg (4.4 lb) fresh veal shanks (do not use frozen meat)
2 medium onions, sliced into rings
1 green or red bell pepper, sliced
1 tbsp minced or crushed garlic
4 fresh tomatoes, diced and seeded
1 can (340 g / 12 oz) ready-made tomato sauce (not tomato paste)
1½ tsp dried sage (or bay leaves)
White pepper to taste
Salt to taste

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Directions

1
Pour the olive oil into the base of a cold pressure cooker.
2
Divide all ingredients into two equal portions. Layer the first portion in this order: veal shanks, onion, garlic, fresh tomatoes, bell pepper, tomato sauce, then the seasonings (sage, white pepper, salt). Repeat with the second portion.
3
Seal the pressure cooker and bring to high heat until it reaches full pressure (valve starts hissing).
4
Reduce heat to low and cook for 50 to 60 minutes. Do not significantly exceed this cooking time.
5
Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally before opening — approximately 15 minutes.
6
Serve the shanks covered in their sauce alongside white rice and creamy polenta or mashed potatoes.

💡 Chef's Tip

For a richer, silkier sauce, remove the shanks after cooking and simmer the braising liquid uncovered for 5 minutes to reduce. Swap sage for thyme or rosemary if you prefer.