Osso Buco – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 beef shanks, about 2-3 pounds, patted dry
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 stalks celery, small dice
• 2 carrots, small dice
• 1 medium yellow onion, small dice
• 4 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• One (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 thyme sprigs
• 2 rosemary sprigs
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups bottle medium bodied red wine
• 1 cup good quality beef stock
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish, optional