Slow Cooker Osso Buco
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!
Servings 4
Calories 296kcal
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
Instructions
- 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.
- Then add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Stir to mix a bit.
- 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.
Notes
Reprinted with permission from Skinnytaste Fast and Slow by Gina Homolka
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate.
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Osso Buco
Amount Per Serving (1 Serving)
Calories 296
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 45g90%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g