Beef Ossobuco (italian beef gravy)

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  • Minutes to Cook:
  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 tbsp canola oil2 beef shanks1 can ground tomatoes1 onion4 cloves garlic1 carrot (large)3 stalks celery1 small red pepper1tbsp tomato pasteitalian herbs1 tbsp sugar substitute1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup red wine
Directions
Start on stove, finish in crock pot.
1. Prepare sauce: start crock pot on high. Using a mixing bowl, combine can of tomatoes, italian spices, vinegar, and sweetener. Pour the combination into the crock pot over the back of a wooden spoon (prevents splashing).
2. Prepare veggies: Chop onion, garlic and set in small bowl. Chop to small pieces celery, carrots, red pepper and set in a bowl. These will be stir fried to flavor the pan.
3. Prepare meat: Using a heavy pan, on medium heat, place oil in pan and when hot, add in onion and garlic. Stir one minute, then add rest of veggies. Stir and saute for three minutes. Add tomato paste, stirring to coat all veggies, and cook an additional two minutes. Remove veggies to crock pot, and add in red wine.
4. Place beef shanks and turn when they move easily (about 5 minutes per side). Set beef aside for 5 minutes to run juices. Add beef to crock pot, with all juices.
5. Stir completed crock pot contents, cover and cook (4) four hours on high, or (6) hours on low.

Serving Size: Makes 4 1-cup servings

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 367.3
  • Total Fat: 13.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 66.0 mg
  • Sodium: 991.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
  • Protein: 33.6 g

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