BEEF OSSO BUCCO

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 7h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 47g protein.