Osso buco with mashed potatoes

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Salt the shanks

   Season the shanks with salt.

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2. 02
   Step 2Dredge the shanks

   Coat the shanks in flour.

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3. 03
   Step 3Sear the shanks

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

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4. 04
   Step 4Cook the vegetables

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

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5. 05
   Step 5Add tomato paste

   Stir in the tomato paste.

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6. 06
   Step 6Braise the shanks

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

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7. 07
   Step 7Strain the sauce

   Strain the braising liquid and return it to the pan.

8. 08
   Step 8Finish the sauce

   Whisk in cubes of butter to finish the sauce.

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9. 09
   Step 9Boil the potatoes

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

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10. 10
    Step 10Mash with butter and milk

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

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11. 11
    Step 11Make the gremolata

    Mix chopped parsley with grated lemon zest and salt.

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12. 12
    Step 12Serve the osso buco

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

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