Slow Cooker Osso Buco

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Cook on Low for 8 hours until the meat is falling off of the bone. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.