BRAISED VEAL SHANKS, MILAN STYLE

Braised Veal Shanks, Milan Style image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pounds veal shanks
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium carrot, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Trim excess fat from veal shanks. Coat veal with flour. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook veal in oil about 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides; drain.
Place veal in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over veal.
Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until veal is very tender and pulls away from bones.
Remove veal and vegetables from cooker, using slotted spoon; place on serving platter. Skim fat from veal juices in cooker if desired. Pour juices over veal and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 255 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 62 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg