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)

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	430.38 Kcal (1802 kJ)
Calories from fat	205.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.79g	35%
Cholesterol	165.01mg	55%
Sodium	337.09mg	14%
Potassium	335.23mg	7%
Total Carbs	16.99g	6%
Sugars	4.19g	17%
Dietary Fiber	3.17g	13%
Protein	39.68g	79%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	148.5mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	127.57 Kcal (534 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.75g	35%
Cholesterol	48.91mg	55%
Sodium	99.92mg	14%
Potassium	99.37mg	7%
Total Carbs	5.04g	6%
Sugars	1.24g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.94g	13%
Protein	11.76g	79%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	19%
Iron	0.5mg	9%
Calcium	44mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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