Easy Osso Buco

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 pounds 1 1/2-inch-thick veal shanks
• All purpose flour
• 1 very large onion, chopped
• 4 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 28-ounce can peeled Italian plum tomatoes, crushed
• 1 14 1/2-ounce can low-salt chicken broth
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 6 fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• (A traditional topping for osso buco)
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1. Heat oil in heavy extra-large deep skillet or flameproof casserole over medium-high heat.
2. Dredge shanks in flour; shake off excess.
3. Add to skillet and cook until brown, turning occasionally, about 12 minutes.
4. Transfer shanks to bowl.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low.
6. Add onion and garlic and saute until tender, about 4 minutes.
7. Return shanks and any liquid in bowl to skillet.
8. Season shanks with salt and pepper.
9. Add tomatoes, broth, wine, basil and lemon peel to skillet.
10. Cover partially and simmer until veal is very tender and begins to fall off bones, about 2 hours.
11. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead.
12. Cover and refrigerate.
13. Simmer 10 minutes over medium heat before continuing.)
14. Ladle into bowls and serve with Gremolata.
15. Combine all ingredients in small bowl.

olive oil, veal shanks, flour, onion, garlic, tomatoes, lowsalt chicken broth, white wine, fresh basil, parsley, garlic

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/easy-osso-buco-88 (may not work)