BEER BRAISED OSSO BUCCO

Impress your family and friends with Chef Scotty Bastable's recipe for restaurant-quality Osso Bucco! Tender, slow-roasted veal shanks swimming in a rich broth of tomato and, his secret ingredient, beer!

INGREDIENTS:

8 veal shanks
28 oz canned whole tomatoes
5 garlic cloves
12 oz stout beer
1 lb fresh spinach
2 tbsp clarified butter
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 thyme sprig
1 rosemary sprig

Tools 
Cutting board 
Knife
Dutch oven
Large bowl
Large plate

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Season both sides of the veal shanks with salt and pepper.
3. Place your pot over high heat, heat the butter and oil, then add the veal shanks.
4. Sear the shanks on both sides until golden brown. Remove them from the pot and set aside.
5. Empty the can of tomatoes into a large bowl and squeeze them with your hands until crushed. Remove the crushed tomatoes from the juice and place on a large plate.
6. Add the garlic and beer to the pot and allow to reduce for about 5 minutes.
7. Return the shanks to the pot, then add the crushed tomatoes and a bit of the tomato juice, if desired.
8. Throw the thyme and rosemary sprigs into the pot.
9. Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for 3 to 4 hours, or until the meat is fork tender.
10. Plate alongside your favorite veggies and sides. (It's great served over rice!)
11. Serve and enjoy!