Osso Buco Stew with Spicy Polenta
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 1/2 pounds veal stew meat
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 (15-ounce) can chicken broth or stock
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 4 sprigs thyme, plus leaves for garnish
- 1 (8-ounce) package polenta
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon if you like it less spicy
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Put a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
- Season the stew meat with salt and pepper, to taste, and dredge in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Add the stew meat to the pan and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes.
- Remove the meat from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Pour the chicken broth or stock into the skillet to deglaze and scrape up all the brown bits on the bottom.
- Turn off the heat and let it sit.
- To the sleeve of a 5 quart slow cooker add half of the chopped the vegetables and nestle half of the meat on top.
- Add the remaining vegetables, remaining meat, tomatoes, garlic, the broth from the pan, and the thyme.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- About 5 minutes before the stew is ready, make the polenta according to package instructions.
- Add a pinch of salt and the red pepper flakes to the water before adding the polenta.
- Once the polenta has thickened remove from heat, stir in the cheese and butter and whisk until smooth.
- To serve, put a big spoonful of polenta on each plate.
- Top with some of the stew and garnish with some fresh thyme leaves, if desired, (Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the stew for round 2 recipe Osso Buco Calzones)
canola oil, veal stew meat, kosher salt, allpurpose, chicken broth, onion, stalks celery, carrots, tomatoes, garlic, thyme, polenta, red pepper, parmesan, butter
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/osso-buco-stew-with-spicy-polenta-recipe.html (may not work)