Veal Osso Bucco

Ingredients

• 4 veal shanks
• 1/2 cup plain flour
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery ribs, sliced
• 1/2 leek, sliced
• 3 mushrooms, sliced
• 6 tomatoes, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 cup red wine
• 2-3 cups homemade vegetable stock
• parsley, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   toss the shanks in the flour and brown them in a pan on both sides (use a little olive oil).

2. 2

   combine all the other ingredients into a large casserole dish.

3. 3

   push the shanks into the combined mixture, ensuring it is covered with liquid.

4. 4

   salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   bake in a medium oven (150 C) for 3 hours.

6. 6

   serve with potato or risotto and some green beans.

7. 7

   you can add your favourite herb - I love rosemary with this dish.