Name: Delicious and Flavorful Slow Cooker Osso Buco Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Ingredients: 4 veal shanks, about 1.5 inches thick; Salt and pepper, to taste; All-purpose flour, for dredging; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 cup beef broth; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 2 bay leaves; Gremolata, for garnish (optional)

Indulge in a classic Italian dish with this slow cooker osso buco recipe. Tender and succulent veal shanks are slow-cooked in a rich and flavorful tomato-based sauce, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth goodness. This dish is perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself with a comforting and delicious meal. Serve it with creamy polenta or risotto to soak up all the delicious sauce. With just a few simple steps, you can create this impressive dish that will have your family and guests coming back for more.

Ingredients

4 veal shanks, about 1.5 inches thick
Salt and pepper, to taste
All-purpose flour, for dredging
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine
1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 bay leaves
Gremolata, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Season the veal shanks with salt and pepper. Dredge them in flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the veal shanks on all sides until golden brown. Transfer them to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in the white wine and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits.
Transfer the vegetable mixture to the slow cooker. Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, rosemary sprig, and bay leaves. Stir everything together.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until the veal shanks are tender and the meat easily falls off the bone.
Remove the veal shanks from the slow cooker and keep them warm. Skim any excess fat from the sauce. If desired, you can blend the sauce to make it smoother.
Serve the osso buco with the sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with gremolata, if desired.
Enjoy this delectable slow cooker osso buco with creamy polenta or risotto for a complete and satisfying meal.

Interesting Facts

Osso buco is a traditional Italian dish that originated in Milan.

The name 'osso buco' means 'bone with a hole' in Italian, referring to the marrow-filled bones used in the dish.

Traditionally, veal shanks are used for osso buco, but you can also use beef or pork shanks.

Slow cooking the veal shanks ensures that they become tender and flavorful, allowing the meat to easily fall off the bone.

The combination of the tomato-based sauce, vegetables, and aromatic herbs creates a rich and hearty flavor profile.