Beef Osso Bucco

Name: Beef Osso Bucco
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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; GREMOLATA:; 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Polenta,optional

Treat holiday guests to elegant comfort food at its best. Our osso bucco beef boasts a thick, savory sauce complemented by the addition of gremolata, a chopped herb condiment made of lemon zest, garlic, and parsley. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

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
GREMOLATA:
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
Polenta,optional

Directions

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.
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.
Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaves.
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.
In a small bowl, combine the gremolata ingredients. Serve beef with gremolata and sauce. If desired serve over polenta.

Test Kitchen tips

Pair with French bread or serve it over polenta, mashed potatoes or pasta.

This dish reheats well, so you can make ahead.

Nutrition Facts

1 shank with 1 cup sauce and 4 teaspoons gremolata: 398 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 47g protein.

Originally published as Beef Osso Bucco in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2012