Osso buco with mashed potatoes

Steps12

1. 1

   Step 1. Salt the shanks

   Season the shanks with salt.

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2. 2

   Step 2. Dredge the shanks

   Coat the shanks in flour.

3. 3

   Step 3. Sear the shanks

   Sear the floured shanks in oil until browned on both sides.

4. 4

   Step 4. Cook the vegetables

   Sauté the chopped onion, carrot, celery and garlic in the pan until soft.

5. 5

   Step 5. Add tomato paste

   Stir in the tomato paste.

6. 6

   Step 6. Braise the shanks

   Pour in the stock, return the shanks to the pan and braise until tender.

7. 7

   Step 7. Strain the sauce

   Strain the braising liquid and return it to the pan.

8. 8

   Step 8. Finish the sauce

   Whisk in cubes of butter to finish the sauce.

9. 9

   Step 9. Boil the potatoes

   Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain.

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10. 10

    Step 10. Mash with butter and milk

    Mash the potatoes with warm butter and milk, then season with salt and black pepper.

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    Step 11. Make the gremolata

    Mix chopped parsley with grated lemon zest and salt.

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    Step 12. Serve the osso buco

    Spoon the mash onto plates, top with the shanks and sauce, and garnish with the gremolata.

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