Italian Braised Beef and Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 pounds beef shank, cut into thick cross-sections (osso buco style)
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, (or 2 minced teaspoons fresh)
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 cups beef or chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 pounds gold potatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup water
• chili flakes, optional
• chopped Italian parsley, optional
• fresh lemon