How do I prepare osso buco in a slow cooker?

Save time and effort with our slow cooker Osso Buco recipe. Let the flavors simmer and develop as you take it easy. The ultimate comfort food awaits!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I prepare Osso Buco in a slow cooker. Items include: Bone-in veal shanks Flour Salt Black pepper Olive oil Medium onion Medium carrots Celery stalks Cloves of garlic Beef broth Dry white wine Can of diced tomatoes Bay leaf Sprigs of fresh thyme

Bone-in veal shanks 4
Flour 1 cup
Salt 1 teaspoon
Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Medium onion 1
Medium carrots 2
Celery stalks 2
Cloves of garlic 4
Beef broth 1 cup
Dry white wine 1 cup
Can of diced tomatoes 14 ounces
Bay leaf 1
Sprigs of fresh thyme 2

Take note
Do not attempt to taste this guide, no matter how delicious it sounds!

1

Gather the ingredients

Collect 4 bone-in veal shanks, 1 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 medium carrots (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 4 cloves of garlic (minced), 1 cup of beef broth, 1 cup of dry white wine, 1 can of diced tomatoes (14 ounces), 1 bay leaf, and 2 sprigs of fresh thyme.

2

Coat the veal shanks

In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper. Coat each veal shank in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Set aside.

3

Brown the veal shanks

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the veal shanks and brown them on all sides. This will give them a delicious caramelized flavor.

4

Prepare the slow cooker

Transfer the browned veal shanks to your slow cooker. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Pour in the beef broth, white wine, diced tomatoes (with their juice), bay leaf, and thyme sprigs. Give it a gentle stir to mix everything together.

5

Let it cook

Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours. This slow cooking process will make the meat tender and allow the flavors to meld together.

6

Serve and enjoy

Once the cooking time is up, remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Serve the Osso Buco with creamy polenta or mashed potatoes. Don't forget to spoon some of that delicious sauce over the top. Sit back, relax, and savor the comfort!