slow 'n' easy osso bucco

Name: Slow 'n' Easy Osso Bucco
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 9 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, divided; 3 - celery ribs, chopped; 2 large carrots, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 large cloves garlic, pressed; 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1oz package(s) herb gravy mix for beef; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; 4 - (1-1/2-inch-thick) veal shanks (about 3 pounds); 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 14 1/2oz can(s) diced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, basil, and oil; 10 1/2oz can(s) beef consommé; 3/4 teaspoon(s) dried rosemary; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried thyme; 4 cup(s) cooked polenta

18 Pinches

LINDA BAILEY

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI

Updated on Jan 18, 2014

Did you know that this Italian dish is traditionally served with risotto? Well, we like the convenience and taste of instant polenta. Taste it and you'll see what we're talking about. From Mr. Food.

Rate

No Image

prep time 25 Min

cook time 9 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 - celery ribs, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1oz package herb gravy mix for beef
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 - (1-1/2-inch-thick) veal shanks (about 3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
14 1/2oz cans diced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, basil, and oil
10 1/2oz cans beef consommé
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups cooked polenta

How To Make slow 'n' easy osso bucco

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add celery and next 3 ingredients. Sautè 3 minutes or until tender. Transfer vegetables to a 5-quart slow cooker. Combine flour,gravy mix,and pepper in a large shallow dish. Sprinkle veal shanks with salt. Dredge veal shanks in flour mixture.

Step 2

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. Add veal shanks. Cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned. Place shanks on top of vegetables in slow cooker. Add tomatoes and next 3 ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW setting 9 hours or until tender. Serve veal with sauce over polenta.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes