Crock Pot Osso Buco

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Delicious Crock Pot Osso Buco recipe for your dinner tonight
in Dinner

Prep

30 min

Cook

6-8 hrs

Ready In

6-8.5 hrs

Level

Easy/Difficult (depending on the cooking experience)

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can beef consomme
1 cup red wine
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons Italian herb seasoning ( herbs only , no salt added )
3 garlic cloves , crushed
1 small onion , quartered
1 large carrot , halved
2 stalks celery
salt and pepper
3 lbs veal shanks
3 -5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup well seasoned flour
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
550
Sugar
6g
Fat
28g
Osso Buco is a traditional Milanese dish of braised veal shanks cooked with vegetables, white wine, and broth, creating a deliciously rich and flavorful main course. This recipe is a variation of the traditional dish, cooked in a slow cooker to make it even more tender, flavorful, and easy to prepare. The slow cooking process of this recipe allows all the ingredients to meld together into a harmonious blend of perfectly seasoned, aromatic flavors. This dish is a great option to serve as a centerpiece to impress guests, or to enjoy when you want a comforting meal that feels like a warm hug from the inside. This Crock Pot Osso Buco is a wonderful addition to your recipe repertoire and is sure to be loved by all those who taste it.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, beef consomme, red wine, bay leaves, Italian herb seasoning, garlic, onion, carrot, and celery.
2.Season the veal shanks with salt and pepper, then coat with the well-seasoned flour.
3.Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the veal shanks and brown on all sides.
4.Transfer the shanks to a large slow cooker or crock pot.
5.Pour the tomato and vegetable mixture over the shanks.
6.Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
7.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This flavorful recipe is easy to prepare and yields meltingly tender, succulent veal shanks with rich, savory sauce.

The slow-cooking process allows the meat to become more tender as it simmers, releasing the flavors to create a delicious, hearty dish.

Special occasions or dinner parties are the perfect opportunities to showcase this stunningly beautiful, warming dish.

CONS

This recipe may require a few specialty ingredients you don’t usually keep in your pantry, such as beef consomme, but the results are well worth it.

The dish requires slow cooking, meaning it may not be the best choice for a busy weeknight.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Veal shanks are high in protein, low in fat, and rich in vitamins and minerals such as iron and potassium, making this recipe a healthy, nutritious option for dinner.
The traditional dish osso buco, of which this recipe is a variation, is also rich in antioxidants such as lycopene and vitamin C that can help to fight damage in the body caused by aging and disease.

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