Classic Veal Osso Buco: A Meltingly Tender Delight for…

Ingredients

• 4 pieces veal shanks (about 1.5 inches thick, approx. 700g total)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons plain flour (30g)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30g)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 1 cup dry white wine (240ml)
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (400g)
• 2 cups beef stock (480ml)
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced