Beef Osso Bucco

Name: Beef Osso Bucco
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 6 beef shanks (14 ounces each); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup white wine or beef broth; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1-1/2 cups beef broth; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 celery rib, sliced; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 bay leaves; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water; 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Polenta,optional

22 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 beef shanks (14 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup white wine or beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups beef broth
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, sliced
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
Polenta,optional

Directions

1

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
2

In a large skillet, brown beef in butter and oil. Transfer meat and drippings to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add wine to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; pour over meat. Add the tomatoes, broth, carrots, onion, celery, thyme, oregano, bay leaves and remaining salt.
3

Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaves.
4

Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
5

In a small bowl, combine the gremolata ingredients. Serve beef with gremolata and sauce. If desired serve over polenta.