Slow Cooker Osso Buco
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
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
Then add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Stir to mix a bit.
- 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.
Slow Cooker Osso Buco
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of rich, fall-off-the-bone osso buco but find traditional recipes intimidating? Our Slow Cooker Osso Buco makes this luxurious dish approachable, delivering incredible flavor with minimal effort. You can easily make this comforting meal at home, proving that osso buco is not as complex as you might think.
Why This Recipe Works
The beauty of this recipe lies in the slow cooker's ability to transform humble veal shanks into an incredibly tender, deeply flavorful meal. Long, gentle cooking allows the aromatic base—onion, celery, carrots, and garlic—to meld with the rich crushed tomatoes and savory beef broth. This process creates a luxurious sauce that thoroughly permeates the meat.
You can expect a truly comforting and satisfying meal that feels special yet simple to achieve. The veal shanks will be incredibly fork-tender, practically melting in your mouth, enveloped in a thick, savory sauce. This rich sauce is brimming with the sweet tang of tomatoes and the earthy notes of fresh rosemary and thyme. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of hearty richness and fresh herbaceous brightness, especially with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.
While veal shanks are classic, the aromatic base of this dish is versatile. For an added layer of flavor, consider including a bay leaf during cooking. You can also adjust the amount of fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary to suit your personal preference, ensuring the dish sings with the flavors you love.
This hearty dish is perfect for a comforting family dinner or an impressive gathering without the fuss. Serve your Slow Cooker Osso Buco over creamy polenta, mashed potatoes, or wide egg noodles to soak up every drop of the rich sauce. A final sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley before serving adds a vibrant, fresh finish.