Italian Osso Buco (Braised Veal Shank) - Great Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 veal shanks (about 1.5 inches thick)
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
• 1 ½ cups beef or veal stock
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Zest of 1 lemon
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• Saffron risotto or creamy polenta
• Crusty Italian bread (for soaking up the sauce)