Slow Cooker Osso Buco

Slow Cooker Osso Buco

from tablefortwoblog.com
500 min
4 servings

A deliciously flavorful and fork tender slow cooker dish that you can easily make at home. Osso buco is not as intimidating as you think!

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 pieces veal shank (each about 1 1/4 inches thick (about 2 pounds total))
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup chopped carrots
  • 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 1/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 large sprig fresh rosemary
  • Chopped fresh parsley (for topping)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Season veal shanks with salt then sear all four sides until browned but not cooked through. Add to the insert of a slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Then add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Stir to mix a bit.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Discard sprigs of thyme and rosemary. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top prior to serving, if desired.