Osso Buco (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour.
02 - 4 (8 oz) veal shanks.
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil.
04 - 1 yellow onion, diced.
05 - 1 carrot, diced.
06 - 2 celery stalks, diced.
07 - 6-8 garlic cloves.
08 - 2 tbsp tomato paste.
09 - 3 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped.
10 - 2 cups dry red wine (Sangiovese/Barolo).
11 - 4 cups beef stock.
12 - 2 bay leaves.
13 - 1 bunch Italian parsley.
14 - 20-25 fresh thyme sprigs.
15 - Salt and pepper to taste.
16 - Gremolata for serving.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 325°F.
02 - Season flour with salt and pepper.
03 - Dredge veal shanks in flour.
04 - Heat oil in Dutch oven until smoking lightly.
05 - Sear veal until golden, 4-6 minutes per side. Remove.
06 - Cook vegetables 3-4 minutes until browned.
07 - Add tomato paste, cook 2 minutes.
08 - Add tomatoes, deglaze with wine.
09 - Add stock, herbs, seasonings.
10 - Return veal, cover, braise 2-2.5 hours until tender.
11 - Serve with sauce and gremolata.

# Notes:

01 - Make up to 1 hour ahead.
02 - Keeps 4 days refrigerated.
03 - Freezes up to 2 months.
04 - Strain leftover sauce to use as stock.