How to Make Lamb Osso Buco Slow-Cooked - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of slow-cooked lamb osso buco filling the kitchen on a chilly evening. This classic Italian dish is a hearty and flavorful way to enjoy tender, fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks. The slow cooking process allows the meat to become incredibly tender and the flavors to meld together, creating a rich and satisfying meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ pounds lamb shanks
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups chopped onion
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Put flour into a shallow wide bowl. Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper; dredge through flour until coated, shaking off any excess flour.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add butter and heat until foaming. Cook lamb shanks in hot butter until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer lamb shanks to a slow cooker.
  • Pour wine into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; transfer to the slow cooker. Add tomatoes with their juice, onion, chicken broth, celery, and thyme leaves to the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until lamb is very tender and almost falling off the bone, 6 to 8 hours. Transfer lamb shanks to a platter and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Transfer sauce in the slow cooker to a large skillet; simmer over high heat until sauce is reduced to about 2 cups, 10 to 15 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    479 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 128mg
    • Sodium: 439mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 726mg