How to Make Slow Cooker Osso Buco - A Step-by-Step Guide

Osso Buco, which means "bone with a hole" in Italian, is a traditional Milanese dish that features tender veal shanks braised in a rich, flavorful sauce. This slow cooker version of the classic dish makes it easy to achieve that same melt-in-your-mouth texture and deep, hearty flavors with minimal effort. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can recreate this beloved Italian staple in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Using a slow cooker for Osso Buco allows the meat...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 (1 inch) thick slices veal shank, sliced for osso buco
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions, roughly chopped
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 ¼ cups chicken stock
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 bay leaf

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Season the flour with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the veal shank slices with the flour until evenly coated. Melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shank slices in the hot butter until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes per side.
  • Combine the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic in a large slow cooker. Set the meat slices atop the vegetables, then pour in the chicken stock and diced tomatoes. Season with oregano and the bay leaf.
  • Cook on Low for 8 hours until the meat is falling off of the bone. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
  • Nutrition

    522 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 256mg
    • Sodium: 489mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 65g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 125mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 920mg