Pressure-Cooker Beef Osso Buco

Directions

1. 1

   In a large shallow dish, combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Pat beef dry with paper towels. Add beef to dish, 1 piece at a time; turn to coat.
2. 2

   Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1-1/2 teaspoons oil; brown 3 beef shanks. Remove from pressure cooker; add 1/4 cup wine, stirring to loosen browned bits. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, broth, vegetables, seasonings and remaining salt. Return browned beef shanks to cooker; pour in half of tomato mixture.
3. 3

   Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 40 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Remove meat and vegetables from pressure cooker; keep warm. Make second batch with remaining ingredients, repeating previous procedure. Press cancel.
4. 4

   After removing all meat and vegetables, discard bay leaves. Skim fat from cooking juices. Select saute setting and adjust for medium heat. Bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Press cancel.
5. 5

   In a small bowl, combine gremolata ingredients. Serve beef with gremolata and sauce.