Tender Beef Osso Buco Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 6 beef shanks (14 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup white wine or beef broth
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1-1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, sliced
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• GREMOLATA:
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Polenta, optional