The meat is tender and there is a wonderful lip smacking quality about the sauce.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (32 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (10½ oz) can beef consommé
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 small onion, quartered
- 1 large carrot, halved
- 2 stalks celery
- salt and pepper
- 3 lbs veal shanks
- 3-5 Tbsp vegetable oil
- salt and pepper
Method
- Add veggies, broth and seasonings (the first 11 ingredients) to your crock pot and set on low.
- In a large skillet add oil and put over a medium high heat. In the mean time season the shanks well with salt and pepper. Add the shanks to the skillet and brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove the shanks from the skillet and place directly into your crock pot. Cover and cook for 6-8 hours.
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