Name: Osso Buco - Crockpot variation
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil, butter, or fat; 1-2 meaty shank soup bones; 1 cup carrots, shredded; 1 cup celery, thinly sliced; 1 cup onion, chopped; 18 oz. diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cups broth (Opt.)

2 meaty soup bones sit side by side in the package.

Osso Buco - Crockpot variation

The meaty shank soup bone is browned, put in the crockpot, then veggies are added and all of it is simmered on low for 6-8 hours. Yummy-licious!

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Ingredients

2 tbsp oil, butter, or fat
1-2 meaty shank soup bones
1 cup carrots, shredded
1 cup celery, thinly sliced
1 cup onion, chopped
18 oz. diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups broth Opt.

Instructions

Brown meaty shank soup bones in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove to crockpot or slow cooker.
Add veggies to crockpot.
Cover with diced tomatoes. Add broth, if using. Cover with lid. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Take meat out, cut into fine pieces or shred. Cut marrow into small pieces. Add back to pot and stir it all together.
OPT - If you used up to 2 cups of broth, drain liquid and cook down on the stovetop. Add back to meat and veggies.
Serve as is or over rice or potatoes.

Notes

This is my stovetop Osso Buco recipe modified to be done in a crockpot. 2 cups of liquid are optional in the crockpot. The tomatoes, veggies and meat will make their own liquid which will work for this meal.